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Stephen Nover's NHL Game of the Week
3* Ducks -115
Colorado is off to a 3-1 start, but I'm far from sold on the Avalanche. Colorado has beaten Boston twice. The Bruins are without a couple of key players and are off to a terrible start. The Avalanche has been bailed out by outstanding goaltending from Semyon Varlamov, who is 3-0 with a 1.67 GAA. However, Varlamov is getting a day off here. Backup Jonathan Bernier will be in net for Colorado. He was in net when the Avalanche lost their lone game, 4-1 to New Jersey this past Saturday. The Ducks are getting healthier as Ryan Getzlaf and Patrick Eaves are both back. They compose the Ducks' top line along with Corey Perry.
Stephen Nover's Hockey Sweep
Capitals/ Devils
2* Over 5.5 (-104 )
Washington ranking seventh in scoring averaging just under four goals a game isn't a surprise. But New Jersey being No. 2 in the league in scoring at 5.3 goals is a surprise. It's not a fluke, though. The Devils, sparked by rookie Jesper Bratt, are playing a much faster, in-your-face style of hockey this season. The Devils have improved their offensive depth. Their top offensive threat, for instance, Taylor Hall has yet to score. The Capitals have a hot Alex Ovechkin - eight goals in four games - and their third line is bolstered by the return from suspension of Tom Wilson.
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