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Predicting Tonight's NHL Games

Predicting Tonight's NHL Games

With 13 games on the NHL schedule Thursday, no one can complain that there isn’t any action available. Detroit can clinch a playoff spot for the 25th straight season with a win at Boston, and Philadelphia could move a step closer to doing likewise by beating Toronto.

Comparing Betting Lines & NHL Matchups 

Pittsburgh Penguins (-265) at Washington Capitals (+225)

holtby 

Two hot goalies clash as Pittsburgh's Matt Murray goes for his sixth straight win, while Washington's Braden Holtby seeks to equal Martin Brodeur's NHL single-season wins mark of 48. Penguins have won 14 of 15, while Capitals are 1-1-2 since clinching the Presidents' Trophy.

Pick: The Penguins (-265)

 Montreal Canadiens (-240) at Carolina Hurricanes (+200)

victorHurricanes forward Victor Rask has five goals in his last seven games. Charlie Lindgren makes his NHL debut and he'll be the fifth goalie to play for Montreal this season. 

Pick: The Hurricanes (+200) 

New York Islanders (-240) at New York Rangers (+200)

girardiRangers hold a two-point edge on Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division. Already without captain Ryan McDonagh, Rangers may also be missing Dan Girardi from their defense after he left Tuesday's 3-2 win over Tampa when checked hard into the boards.

Pick: The Islanders (-240) 

Toronto Maple Leafs (-150) at Philadelphia Flyers (+130)

masonReeling Leafs have lost four straight. With Wednesday's loss at Detroit, Flyers dropped back to back games in regulation for the first time since February. 

Pick: The Flyers (+130) 

Tampa Bay Lightning (-110) at New Jersey Devils (-110)

hedmanLightning forward Ryan Callahan (lower body) and defenseman Victor Hedman (upper body) joined Anton Stralman (fractured fibula) and captain Steven Stamkos (blood clot) on the sidelines. Keith Kinkaid starts in goal for the Devils.

Pick: The Devils (-110) 

Detroit Red Wings (-240) at Boston Bruins (+200)

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Red Wings, who have won three in a row, are in the playoffs for the 25th straigtht season with a victory. Bruins are 2-7-1 in their last 11 games and their playoff hopes are fading.

Pick: The Bruins (+200)

Florida Panthers (-110) at Ottawa Senators (-110)

bobbyPanthers have won four in a row and have taken three of four from the Senators this season. Senators hope to get defenseman Marc Methot (undisclosed) and forward Bobby Ryan (lower body) back from injury.

Pick: The Panthers (-110)

Arizona Coyotes (-155) at Nashville Predators (+135)

anthony

Predators expect Anthony Bitetto (lower body) to return to their blue line tonight after a nine-game absence. Coyotes forwards Martin Hanzal and Eric Selleck (both upper body) are out.

Pick: The Predators (+135)

Colorado Avalanche (-145) at Dallas Stars (+125)

kris 

Deadlocked atop the Central Division with St. Louis, the Stars may welcome back defenseman Kris Russell, out seven games with a foot injury. Avs have lost four straight. 

Pick: The Stars (+125)

 St. Louis Blues (-280) at Chicago Blackhawks (+240)

jayDefenseman Jay Bouwmeester (upper body) and forward Robbie Fabbri (lower body) could be back for St. Louis. Chicago must win its last two games to catch Dallas and St. Louis for top spot in the Central.

Pick: The Blues (-280) 

Vancouver Canucks (-230) at Calgary Flames (+190)

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Flames have won three of four from Canucks. Flames forward Lance Bouma (oblique injury) is done for the season. Wednesday's 6-2 loss at Edmonton halted Vancouver's three-game winning streak.

Pick: The Flames (+190)

Anaheim Ducks (-250) at Los Angeles Kings (+210)

anze Ducks have won three of four from Kings and are 11-1-2 in their last 14 versus L.A. but will be missing five regulars due to injury. Winner will hold sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division.

Pick: The Kings (+210)

Winnipeg Jets (-155) at San Jose Sharks (+135)

marleauBoth teams enter the night riding two-game winning streaks. The road team has won both meetings this season. If Sharks sweep their last two games they would reach 100 points for the seventh time in franchise history.

Pick: The Sharks (+135)

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