Saturday, March 28, 2009

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..