March 28th

 Pittsburgh Penguins - NY Rangers    1X

Two very solid teams right now, they are both fairly confident aswell. They're in the playoffs and will want to build a good feeling coming in. I would say this could be a draw-game with a slight edge to the Penguins because of their playing the last 20 games or so. Home ice is also a factor..

 Nashville Predators - LA Kings    1

The Kings have been playing on the road alot the last couple of weeks, no exception tonight. These two teams are very much alike, good offense with poor defense. But the Preds should win this game..

 Toroto Maple Leafs - Boston Bruins    X2

Toronto played a pretty good game last night against the Sabres from Buffalo, but a very unfortunate goal for the Sabres decided the outcome. But coming back with a lone goal difference from 4 up is pretty strong. This will be a exciting game which could turn out with alot of scoring, but the Bruins are a better team and will probably win this one..

 Montréal Canadiens - Buffalo Sabres    X

Two teams with decent playing the last weeks, the Sabres beating the Maple Leafs last night was a relief for them. This is why I think they could put up a very good battle tonight against the Canadiens. Look for goaltending to be a huge factor in this one. I say draw..

 New Jersey Devils - Carolina Hurricanes    1

The Devils lost in OT last night and will wanna come out on top from the first minute, they want this win pretty bad is my feeling. The rejuvenated Hurricanes with Staal isn't going to die quickly though. But the home-ice factor will be a huge factor tonight, aswell as Brodeur. Devils, 4-2 perhaps..

 NY Islanders - Philadelphia Flyers    X2

The Islanders won against Detroit last night, pretty much surprised the whole hockey-world I would say, including me then. I would never have thought they could beat the Red Wings on the road, amazing. So then, should I take this in my considerations about tonight's game against the Flyeres? Of course, but the Flyers are a far better team and in any normal game they should win. But the Islanders could have been given a boost from last night and if they get an early goal and play tight they could win this one. But I would bet my money on the Flyers anyway, if they take the lead this is. The first team to score will be the winner is my conclusion..

 Atlanta Thrashers - Ottawa Senators    2

The Senators ahve been playing just amazing hockey since Clouston took over the chair. And my gut says to me that they will win this one. But it won't get easy because Kovulchuck & Co are a fierce bunch right now, and Lehtonen on fire, this could easily be a game in their favour. If the Sens get a few powerplays goind, and they score, probably Alfie or Heat, they will win. The start of the game will be decisive I think. Ottawa with the lone goal difference I say..

 Dallas Stars - Florida Panthers    X

Hard nut to crack the Stars are, haven't given me any joy lately. They need to build a new team, even though Modano and Turco still are amazing, but that's a fact, if they wanna win the Cup that is. I pick a draw on this one because of both team's ability to score if they're down..

 St. Louis Blues - Columbus Blue Jackets    X2

The Blues are hot, the Blue Jackets are way hot. I like the new, fresh team from Columbus and I would put my money on them tonight, maybe with a draw at first though. But they are efficient and could win this game with a couple, Mason in the back is as usual spectacular to watch.

 Calgary Flames - Minnesota Wild    1

Two very, very solid teams in the goal. I think this will be a story of low-scoring periods. 6 goals very tops in the game. The edge is to the Flames favour..

 San Jose Sharks - Phoenix Coyotes    1

The Sharks are tired of loosing to the Coyotes, which they did the last time. And they are hungry for that Presidents Trophy. But I always underestimate Phoenix and probably do it tonight aswell. But the basic fact is, the Shark Tank is alot heavier then some Coyotes. They will take it..

March 27th

 Washington Capitals - Tampa Bay Lightning   1
These two teams have played each other four times this season, all with victorious Capitals (with more than two goal difference aswell!). And this game should be no exception, the Caps should and will win this game..

 Buffalo Sabres - Toronto Maple Leafs   X
The gap between these two teams has shrunk the last weeks, much because of solid play from the Maple Leafs, but also lack of finesse from the Sabres. As I've said before, Toronto are world-class when it comes to playing draw games, this could be the outcome in this game aswell. A certain advantage to Sabres because of home-ice, but the Maple Leafs don't care about this, and want their point..

 Detroit Red Wings - NY Islanders     1
This game is tonight's easiest bet, the power house of Red Wings are a way better team than the Islanders, and if they want that Presidents Trophy, they must win games like these. A two goal difference in the win I'm almost certain about..

 Chicago Blackhawks - New Jersey Devils   X2
The Blackhawks were playing really bad hockey a few weeks ago, but they have surprised me with stepping up and are showing strenght. But these are the Devils we're talking about and shouldn't be underestimated in any kinda of way, the Devils are, as I've said before a big contender to the Cup. Tight game with few goals, power-play will decide, I say draw but with a reservation to a OT win for the Devils..

 Colorado Avalanche - Vancouver Canucks   X2
The Canucks are a team of Strenght right now, piling up victory after victory. And they should win this win. But everytime I've bet against the Avalanche, they've been playing some solid hockey, so I'm not confident, but they do have that slight edge of sharpness which should show in the result..

 Anaheim Ducks - Edmonton Oilers   1
The Ducks have been a huge let-down this season, but haven't given up the chance for a playoff birth, probably the reason they have been tough to beat the last few games. Im feeling the Ducks tonight, but the Oilers are a proven draw-team, which is also likely to occur. Slight edge to Ducks though..

March 17th

New Jersey Devils - Chicago Blackhawks   1

Two very good teams with more than solid deffense, but one certain goalie want's to get that ever-so-sought record, most wins by any goalie than ever before in other words. Martin Brodeur will give it his best, which most of the time is not human. The Devils are a big contender for the Cup, and Chicago with lots of upsets lately shouldn't win this one..

Montréal Canadiéns - NY Rangers  X2

Two fairly low-scoring teams with fairly sold defenders, Canadiens have an edge here I think. But the Rangers have been better the three last games and the team want's a another road-win, Lundqvist have to play his "King Henrik" game if they want to leave Montreal with a W. Expect a very tight game with shoot-out outcome..

Ottawa Senators - Buffalo Sabres  1

My favourite team from Ottawa have been playing some beauful hockey lately, based from last game in Pittsburgh they should this one. The Sabres lost to Atlanta last game, and they will expect a rejuvenated Sens-team. My heart says that Ottawa will win this one, much because of trend, but also the lacking of offensive players from Buffalo..

Pittsburgh Penguins - Atlanta Thrashers  1

Close game, two teams with high spirits, the Penguins because they want to reach the playoffs, and the Thrashers because they have new team and they want to build for next year, sadly. But if I have to pick a winner the Penguins is my definite choice, Malkin is going to score a couple, i just feel it..

Tampa Bay Lightning - Toronto Maple Leafs  X

These teams have been battling each other alot lately, and a draw could be a likely outcome. Much because that the Leafs are world-class at this. But also because it's risky to pick a winner, but I also know this, Lecavalier is tired of loosing.. 

Florida Panthers - Washington Capitals  X2

I've been disappointed in the Caps the last few weeks, they haven't seem to pick up the game they showed in february. The Panthers have home-ice and this will streanghten them, but Ovechkin want's his number 50 and will definetly do anything in his power to overcome this..

Detroit Red Wings - Philadelphia Flyers  1

The Red Wings are determined now, they want that President Trophy this year again, and a away-win against Columbus (4-0) shows strenght. The Flyers with Hartnell, Gagne, Carter and Timonen are a very effective team, but Zetterberg and Datsyuk in power-play could be crucial. Detroit will win this one..

Minnesota Wild - Colorado Avalanche  1X

These two teams have been playing alot of draws lately and this could continue but this night I think that the Wild will pick up a win without overtime, wich is unusual, seems like they always play draw, could be the excellence of Backstrom in some cases..

Edmonton Oilers - St. Louis Blues  X

None are teams under my radar but I detect that a draw could be the case. Both are fairky boring teams in my book with a slight edge to the Blues. If I have to pick a winner I would pick the Oilers but I don't, I pick a draw..

Vancouver Canucks - Dallas Stars  1X

Do you remember last year, in the playoffs, theses teams were not the bestest friends. And they will continue to remain apart. This game could be the game of the night, my gut says that this will be a high-scoring game but the names of Turco and Luongo says otherwise. A small favour to the Canucks, but only based on the latest perfomances where they have been playing strong on the road. Possible draw, with an edge to Canucks are my picks..

Phoenix Coyotes - San Jose  X2

The Coyotes have been real busy during the trading-days, only seen highlights of Lombardi, Prucha, Dawes, so my opinion is very objective on this game. But what I know is that the Sharks are a great team and it's easier to pick them instead of Phoenix, I think you can agree on that one..

March 12th

Boston Bruins - Ottawa Senators = My favourite team from Ottawa collide with my second favourite team from the beautful city of Boston, it really is. This game should be an eventful one, just because the Bruins have lost a few games the last couple of weeks and that the Sens have won four in a row now. Even though the Sens are on a streak, and they have changed their play completely, I have alot of respect for the Bruins. I hope for a tie but my gut says that Boston will take this one, but Alfie and the rest will put up a good battle..

Buffalo Sabres - Florida Panthers = Two teams that are in the race for a play-off spot, two fairly solid teams both defense and offense. But I feel Vanek and Roy won't give up this game that easy against one of their main competitors. The Sabres should and likely will take this one, but a OT or SO could determine the outcome..

Detroit Red Wings - Calgary Flames = This game could be the two teams left in the western conference in may, both teams have solid players all through their rosters. This is why I think a draw could be the case. Detroit have been piling up upsets lately and the Flames have been on a tough roadtrip the last week, I pick a draw, 3-3....

New Jersey Devils - Phoenix Coyotes = The Devils are a far, far much better team than the Coyotes, with that said there's no doubt they should win this one. But the Coyotes have some new players and I haven't seen their game since the trade-deadline so there's some kind of risk here to pick the Devils as blunt as I do, but I'm willing to take that risk, because the chance is far to big to not take it. Brodeur won't give up more than one goal, and Elias with Parise & Co will definetly score more than 3 goals..

Philadelphia Flyers - Washington Capitals = This game could be the nights bright-spot, just because of the fact that there are so many highly-skilled players on the ice, maybe not on the defense, but the offense is stacked. Ovie, Semin, Backstrom, Green, Carter, Hartnell, Gagne, Timonen, Kozlov, Fedorov, prehaps Briere, need I say more? I'm a bit curious on how the Caps react after some upseting losses, but I pick a draw with many goals, 4-4...

Columbus Blue Jackets - Pittsburgh Penguins = The Blue Jackets have a new exciting team with rookie-sensation Steve Mason in the goal, and with Nash, Huselius, Vyborny & Co they will improve the next seasons, for sure. But the Penguins with Crosby, Malkin, Gonchar, and new-comer Guerin will put up a fight. This will be a tight game, I'm sure of it. 3-3 or 4-4 is my picks..

Montreal Canadiens - NY Islanders = Montreal are a far better team than the Islanders and should win, they need this win in the race for a play-off spot. I pick the Canadiens as the winners..

Toronto Maple Leafs - Tampa Bay Lightning = The Maple Leafs are solid in Air Canada Center and should win this game, after what they've shown the last 5 games. But the Lightning are tired of losing now, (OT loss tonight against Senators), and are not in the mood for a big upset. I pick a draw game, once again this night, but Toronto should win this one..

Nashville Predators -NY Rangers = Close game, tight game, those two phrazes should summarize the outcome, which will be 3-3, with reservation for a high-scoring game, even though Lundqvist is in the goal. A draw here, once again...

Dallas Stars - Carolina Hurricanes = The Hurricanes has played amazing hockey lately, their streak ended last night against Chicago, but they got a point though. Dallas are a solid team but could be alot better on their defense, but Turco makes up for their lacking at times. I'm very uncertain what to believe concerning this game, but I feel a draw could be the case, 4-4. I know this is a very safe way to say I'm not sure but picking a winner here is hard, I would like to have seen the teams last few games before picking the winner, but I haven't so a draw is my best bet on this one...

St. Louis Blues - San Jose Sharks = The tank for San Jose is the better team, but the Blues have home-ice and they, despite their lacking in the standings, have a fairly decent defense so this should be a low-scoring game. But Thornton, Blake & Co are too strong and skilled to lose during regulation..

Colorado Avalanche - Minnesota Wild = The Avalanche are a mystery for me this season, everytime I bet against them, they win so I'm uncertain on how they play. But they have some good players offensively and if they have a good night, they could win against any team. But the Wild have Backstrom in goal and won't die that easy. I pick with confidence a draw on this one..

Edmonton Oilers - Atlanta Thrashers = Two boring teams with not a single chance of winning the cup this year, this is why my research is a bit weak when it comes to these two. The Oilers have a pretty good team, but they seem to lose alot of close games anyways. And the Thrashers mix good games with horrible ones. Easy to pick the Oilers I guess, but if Kovalchuk is on his toes, there could be a high-scoring game with a draw as the outcome..

Summary of my bets

Boston - Ottawa 1x
Buffalo - Florida 1
Detroit - Calgary x
New Jersey - Phoenix 1
Philadelphia - Washington 1x
Columbus - Pittsburgh x2
Montreal - NY Islanders 1
Toronto - Tampa Bay 1x
Nashville - NY Rangers x
Dallas - Carolina x
St. Louis - San Jose x2
Colorado - Minnesota x
Edmonton - Atlanta 1

11th of March

Ottawa Senators - Tampa Bay Lightning = The Senators have been playing some solid hockey lately, much because of the firing of coach Hartsburg. Now the team have come together with the aquirings of Comrie, Campoli, and Leclaire. The Pizza-line has waken up and realized that they have to score goals, otherwise they won't win any games. The Lightning got pounded by Carolina some days ago, 9-3, this is not something ordinary in the league, something is wrong. Even though the team have the likes of Lecavalier and St. Louis, they doesn't have the strenght to beat the rejuvenated Sens at their home-ice. Ottawa will win this one...

Chicago Blackhawks - Carolina Hurricanes = The Blackhawks have been really weak the last two weeks, losing to Colorado at home the last game. Weaknesses are shown.
The Hurricanes however have been on fire since they aquired Eric Cole once again. Staal, Cole and Ruttu seems to be a perfect fit, and with Ward in goal they all of a sudden seem like a team for the playoffs. If the Blackhawks are favourites here, I say there's lots of room for an upset. I pick the Hurricanes in OT..

Anaheim Ducks - Vancouver Canucks = The Vancouver Canucks have been playing surprisingly great hockey the last 10 games, even though we all know that they're a good team, I'm always surprised of what the Sedin-twins are able to show. Lacking Ducks and flying Canucks, this could be some close game with close-to-the-end-goal which could decide the outcome. Close game, I feel a draw is the most likely..

Games of March the 3rd

Boston Bruins - Philadelphia Flyers = This should be a very intense game, with good penalty-killing aswell as powerplay. Two very skilled teams with loads of puck-moving ability. I always talk about home-ice advantage, and I will continue to tonight. With Michael Ryder back, the Bruins could have a fierce offense. Bruins win with the lone goal..

Washington Capitals - Carolina Hurricanes = The Caps have shown big weaknesses the last ten game. The last to Florida with a blow-out perfomence by the Panthers. Even though the have slumped and the Hurricanes have been improving it's game a bit, the Caps are hard to beat at home, so I say that Washington with Ovechkin, Semin and Backstrom could end up as the winner..

Atlanta Thrashers - Florida Panthers = Neither are favourites of mine, but the strongest of the two right now is definetly the Panthers. Beating Washington away is hard, even harder with 4 goals. Atlanta lost probably their best defensively minded d-man Nicklas Havelid, this will show tonight.  I pick the Panthers as victorious..

Columbus Blue Jackets - Los Angeles Kings = This season the Blue Jackets really have picked up their game, with help of new forwards and outstanding goaltending at times. Even though the Kings with mostly their top-line as the fuel has played good games lately, but they are on a long road-trip, and this will show it's natural coourse tonight. Columbus wins with more than one goal..

Toronto Maple Leafs - New Jersey Devils = The Devils are an amazing team right now, everything points to a long play-off run, they could even end up as the winner. Their offensive is amazing, the only this they are lacking is world-class defensemen, as mentioned before Nicklas Havelid is a top-class defensemen and will definetly shut down opponents effectively. And who cannot mention Martin Brodeur, the best goalie there is, none can challenge me on that one. Toronto has been rebuilding and rejuvenating their lineup and the team is always dangerous offensively, defensively on the other hand lack of puck-moving skills, except for Kaberle.

This game could offer lots of goals, as always at the Air Canada Center, but the Devils are the better team and will play a better game, could be decisive..

Ottawa Senators - Calgary Flames = The Flames have really been on fire the last 20 games, one of the best teams in the league right now and will show the Sens from Ottawa a real battle. The Sens won't die like they used to during the first half of this season, they will put up a good fight, only if their goaltender, Auld or Elliott, alows them. The pizza line is hot and I would really like to watch this game, close game, 3-3 is my bet..

Vancouver Canucks - Minnesota Wild = The last game for the night I would like to highlight is this one. Two of the best goalies in the league, probably within top five bot of them, will show how puck-stopping is done. This is why I think this could be a very close game, I will not be surprised if this will be determined in the shootout. But right now, I feel like the Canucks are the better team..

2 of March

Colorado Avalanche at New York Islanders = This game is very uncertain, the Avalanche won the sole game this season against the Islanders at home. But at the same time they have been playing beneath the ice during the current road-trip, exceptions are wins against Detroit, Ottawa, and Washington, which aren't easy games though.

History says a low-scoring game with maybe a sole-goal winner, I say it could be Islanders..