NHL Eastern Conference Rundown – Previewing Thursday Night’s Action!

Islanders to Make Life Hell for Thrashers

The Islanders are still a scrappy team that can pull one out of its rear end on occasion. The Islanders have gone 4-7-1 SU this season, scoring 2.58 goals per game. The problem is their defense allowing too many shots to get to DiPietro, their franchise goal tender. DP, as he’s known, has been allowing 3.42 goals against. It’s a good thing for the Islanders that they face a team that can’t defend against the man-advantage, averaging 76.27% against the penalty kill.

NHL Free Pick: New York Islanders +140 (OVER)

Ovechkin and Capitals to Turn Around Losing Streak At Home against Canes

Washington has gone 2-5 SU in their last 7 games, destroying their solid start. Averaging 3.00 goals per game will only get you so far when you’re giving up 3.27 and not protecting Jose Theodore well enough. The 28.82 shots per game that they allow are usually of a high quality, and Theodore has never been the kind of goal tender that displays consistency. The Hurricanes have a history of losing in Washington going 2-4 SU in their past 6 games against Washington on the road. Bet on that to continue.

NHL Free Pick: Washington -150 (OVER)

Boston to Beat Up On Leafs

The Leafs have played the role of spoiler to perfection, aside from losing a few nail biters. Their problem this year, aside from talent, will be matching up against physical teams like Boston. With the Bruins going 4-1 SU in their past 5 games and Toronto going 5-11 SU in their past 16, it’s an easy bet.

NHL Free Pick: Boston -170 (UNDER)

Rangers to Strike Lightning At MSG

Tampa just saw a three-game winning streak snap as they were stunned by Kevin Weekes and the Devils. Now they make the journey down the turnpike to face the Rangers, currently the best team in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers are in the midst of a desperate turnaround after dropping their last two games. Naslund’s new crew has gone 4-2 SU in their past 6 games and 7-3 SU in their last 10 at home.

NHL Free Pick: NYR -200 (UNDER)

Philadelphia Not the Best Hockey Dog Out There

As an underdog, the Flyers have gone 1-5 SU, disappointing their hockey betting faithful. They’re averaging a stellar 3.91 goals per game. However the Flyers have gone 4-1 SU in their last 5 games lending them to a favorable bet. While they’re not the most reliable road dog in the league, Ottawa isn’t a reliable home favorite either. The Sens have gone 2-11 SU in their last 13 home games. Oh, how the mighty have fallen.

NHL Free Pick: Philadelphia +130 (OVER)

Oilers Continue Road Trip, Visit Penguins In The Igloo

Edmonton has shown panache for scoring in bunches, totaling 12 goals in their past 3 games. They’ve gone 2-3 SU in their last 5 games, including 2-2 SU in their current road trip. They’ll continue their road journeys to Pittsburgh, where the Penguins have been resting since last weekend ready for revenge after a road trip saw them go 1-3 SU during that four game stretch. Bet on a tight game as Edmonton lights the lamp against a defenseless Marc Andre-Fleury who doesn’t have a strong enough defense to defend him.

NHL Free Pick: Pittsburgh -175 (OVER)

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