NHL Picks

Game 7 between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning is here. After the Lightning survived a possible Game 6 elimination, they now get the benefit of returning home for this do-or-die game. Will Montreal’s added pressure get the best of them in this game, or can their youth and skill carry them to the next level? Here is our Canadiens vs. Lightning prediction for Game 7.

When comparing these teams, it is extremely evident Tampa Bay offers a wealth of experience and a ton of talent. Add that to their home-ice advantage, and I see a strong recipe for a win. Leading the way for Montreal is rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes. While he has been elite, we have yet to see how he can handle the bright lights of Game 7, especially in an away building. Montreal has had a nice and balanced attack with many players chipping in, but Tampa Bay is equipped with far more game-breakers that can take over at any moment. I am also expecting big things from some of the NHL’s best players overall in Nikita Kucherov and Brayden Point, who have combined for just 2 goals in the series. This will be yet another close game, and while Montreal has impressed, I don’t see them winning a head-to-head matchup that will feature everyone’s top efforts. For our Canadiens vs. Lightning prediction, take Tampa Bay to win and move on.

Canadiens vs. Lightning prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning ML (-160) available at time of publishing. Playable to -175.

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The second-round in the NHL Playoffs introduces its second series, as the Colorado Avalanche host the Minnesota Wild. These Central Division teams have dominated all season long, and begin what should be an intense playoff series. To get you set for Game 1, here is our Wild vs. Avalanche prediction.

Colorado was able to take care of the Los Angeles Kings in 4 quick games in Round 1. While impressive, they have not hit the ice since April 26. This shouldn’t be completely detrimental to an elite and experienced team like Colorado, but it remains a question for me — how their legs will perform after an extended layoff? In Game 1, I am leaning on the team who is battle-ready and riding a major high in Minnesota, who just took down an elite rival in 6 games. Minnesota has impressed in their first-round, led by their elite core of Kirill Kaprizov, Matt Boldy, Quinn Hughes and Brock Faber, who combined for 13 goals and 32 points in a combined 24 games. Rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt was unbeatable, with a 2.05 goals against average and .924 save percentage. There’s enough here to be excited about a big plus-money price. For our Game 1 Wild vs. Avalanche prediction, I am siding with Minnesota to win and kick-off the second-round NHL drama.

Wild vs. Avalanche prediction: Minnesota Wild ML (+160) available at time of publishing. Playable to (+140).

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The Carolina Hurricanes will be looking to seize a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the visiting Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night. That Carolina easily took the opening game on Saturday was no surprise. One, the Flyers were coming off a tough 6-game series against Pittsburgh with only 2 days off in between (by comparison, Minnesota and Colorado will have three days off in between 2 of their games during the same series!). Two, the Hurricanes are both well rested and in dominant form. They have trailed for zero seconds through 5 playoff games, sweeping Ottawa before beating Philly 3-0 on Saturday. The ‘Canes enjoyed a full 6 days of rest after making quick work of the Senators while waiting for the Flyers and Penguins to wrap things up. Carolina had every advantage heading into Game 1; I don’t foresee anything different in advance of Game 2. As such, my Flyers vs Hurricanes pick is for the home team to get the job done in regulation.

‘Canes goalie Frederik Andersen was nothing special during the regular season, but he — and the defense in front of him — has been outstanding in the playoffs. Andersen has compiled a 0.90 goals-against average and .961 save percentage through 5 starts. The Dane has faced more than 25 shots only once — and that was when Game 2 of his team’s first-round series went to double-overtime and lasted more than 90 total minutes. Andersen was required to turn aside just 19 shots in his shutout of Philadelphia on Saturday. At the other end of the ice, Logan Stankoven is on an absolute heater for Carolina. The 23-year-old center has lit the lamp in every single playoff game so far, including twice at the Flyers’ expense in the series opener. Adding insult to injury for the visitors, forward Owen Tippett (28 goals, 23 assists) missed Game 1 with an undisclosed injury and remains day-to-day. Give me the home team to once again take care of business in regulation.

Flyers vs Hurricanes prediction: Carolina 3-way ML (-140) available at time of publishing. Playable to -150.

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