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Trends - Boston at Columbus


W/L TRENDS

Boston

Bruins are 5-12 in their last 17 vs. Metropolitan.
Bruins are 2-6 in their last 8 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Bruins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. a team with a winning record.
Bruins are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Bruins are 1-6 in their last 7 Monday games.
Bruins are 0-4 in their last 4 games playing on 1 days rest.


Columbus

Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Blue Jackets are 18-5 in their last 23 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Blue Jackets are 5-2 in their last 7 home games.
Blue Jackets are 35-16 in their last 51 vs. a team with a losing record.
Blue Jackets are 4-10 in their last 14 Monday games.
Blue Jackets are 3-8 in their last 11 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blue Jackets are 2-10 in their last 12 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Boston

Under is 4-0-1 in Bruins last 5 vs. Metropolitan.
Over is 4-1-2 in Bruins last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 12-3-2 in Bruins last 17 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 6-2-2 in Bruins last 10 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 3-1-1 in Bruins last 5 road games.
Over is 3-1-1 in Bruins last 5 Monday games.
Over is 6-2-1 in Bruins last 9 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Over is 3-1-2 in Bruins last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 15-5-2 in Bruins last 22 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.


Columbus

Under is 4-0-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Blue Jackets last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 15-5-2 in Blue Jackets last 22 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 18-7-1 in Blue Jackets last 26 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 5-2 in Blue Jackets last 7 following a loss of 3 or more goals.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.
Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Columbus.
Bruins are 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Columbus.
Bruins are 11-4 in the last 15 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, October 30, 2017
Where: Canadian Tire Centre, Ottawa, Ontario

Matchup Edge
MON Edge in: OTT
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending


Preview: Canadiens at Senators

Gracenote
Oct 29, 2017

The Montreal Canadiens are beginning to find their way a bit after two wins in the last three contests and look to build off that when they begin a tough four-game road trip Monday night against the rival Ottawa Senators. The Canadiens took a big lead, coughed it up and found another goal to knock off the New York Rangers 5-4 on Saturday while posting at least 40 shots for the fifth time this season.

“When we compete and win battles and when we hound teams like that, we know we’re a tough team to play against,” Montreal right wing Brendan Gallagher told reporters. “We did a good job of that (Saturday). Obviously, we’re not happy we let them back in it, but we were able to stick with it.” The Canadiens will try to win their fourth straight against Senators, who have lost in regulation just once this season despite several key injuries and illnesses. “It’s a tribute to the players dedication and character,” Ottawa coach Guy Boucher told reporters. “… There’s a lot of guys in there playing injured. It’s hard to ask for more.” The Senators own at least a point in five straight contests (2-0-3), but have dropped five of their six games that ended in overtime or a shootout.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, RDS, TSN2, TSN5

ABOUT THE CANADIENS (3-7-1): Former third overall draft pick Alex Galchenyuk has shown signs of life with two goals in his last three games and center Phillip Danault recorded a career-high four points in Saturday’s win. Danault’s big night pulled him within one of Jonathan Drouin (eight points) for the team lead while Gallagher and defenseman Shea Weber are next with six. Former Vezina and Hart Trophy winner Carey Price continues to battle through early-season woes (.883 save percentage), but is 20-8-4 with a 2.37 goals-against average and .919 save percentage lifetime versus Ottawa

ABOUT THE SENATORS (5-1-5): No. 1 center Kyle Turris (eight points, nine games) has missed the last two games with a viral infection and is doubtful for the Montreal matchup, but did skate during practice Sunday. Mark Stone, who is one point from 200 in his career, leads the team with seven goals - four in the last four games - and 12 points while defenseman Erik Karlsson boasts nine assists in six games since returning from foot surgery. Left wing Mike Hoffman has recorded nine points in the last eight contests after being kept off the scoresheet in each of the first three games.

OVERTIME

1. Ottawa F Alex Burrows needs two assists to reach 200 and two points to get to 400 in his career.

2. Montreal captain LW Max Pacioretty has scored in two of the last three games and is one power-play goal from 50 in his career.

3. Senators G Craig Anderson, who was rested in Friday’s 5-4 shootout loss at New Jersey, owns an .898 career save percentage versus Montreal.

PREDICTION: Canadiens 5, Senators 3

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Trends - Montreal at Ottawa


W/L TRENDS

Montreal

Canadiens are 10-4 in their last 14 vs. Atlantic.
Canadiens are 3-7 in their last 10 Monday games.
Canadiens are 2-5 in their last 7 games following a win.
Canadiens are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Canadiens are 2-8 in their last 10 overall.
Canadiens are 2-9 in their last 11 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Canadiens are 1-7 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Canadiens are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Canadiens are 0-5 in their last 5 road games.


Ottawa

Senators are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Senators are 6-2 in their last 8 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Senators are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Senators are 13-6 in their last 19 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Senators are 22-46 in their last 68 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 Monday games.
Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 home games.
Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference.

OU TRENDS

Montreal

Over is 6-1 in Canadiens last 7 overall.
Under is 5-1-1 in Canadiens last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 5-1 in Canadiens last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1-1 in Canadiens last 6 road games.
Under is 4-1-1 in Canadiens last 6 Monday games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Canadiens last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 16-5-5 in Canadiens last 26 games following a win.
Over is 3-1-1 in Canadiens last 5 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 3-1-1 in Canadiens last 5 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 3-1-1 in Canadiens last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.


Ottawa

Over is 4-0 in Senators last 4 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 5-1-1 in Senators last 7 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Over is 4-1 in Senators last 5 overall.
Over is 17-5 in Senators last 22 Monday games.
Under is 9-3-1 in Senators last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.
Over is 3-1-1 in Senators last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-1 in Senators last 21 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Over is 5-2 in Senators last 7 vs. a team with a winning % below .400.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings.
Under is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings in Ottawa.
Home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

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When: 7:30 PM ET, Monday, October 30, 2017
Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida

Matchup Edge
TB Edge in: FLA
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending


Preview: Lightning at Panthers

Gracenote
Oct 29, 2017

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered one difficult loss last time out and return to the site of their only other setback this season Monday night when they visit the Atlantic Division-rival Florida Panthers. The Lightning, who lost for the fifth straight time at Florida on Oct. 7 in a 5-4 decision, saw their nine-game point streak (8-0-1) come to an end Saturday night with a 4-1 defeat against Anaheim.

Tampa Bay captain Steven Stamkos and linemate Nikita Kucherov also were held off the scoresheet for the first time this season after stringing together 11-game point streaks to tie Martin St. Louis for the franchise record to start a campaign. “It’s great when you are on it,” Stamkos told reporters. “It’s not the end of the world, we’ll hopefully start another one next game.” The Lightning gave up a season-high 48 shots in the loss at Florida earlier this month and the Panthers have points in four of five contests (3-1-1) at home in 2017-18. Florida, which is near the bottom of the league in goals against per game (3.50), recorded eight goals in a victory over Anaheim on Thursday before producing 46 shots two days later despite suffering a 3-2 shootout loss to Detroit.

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, FSN Sun (Tampa Bay), FSN Florida

ABOUT THE LIGHTNING (9-2-1): Goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy should be back in net after sitting out for the second time this season Saturday, and hopes to tie John Grahame (2005) for the club record by winning his ninth straight decision. Chris Kunitz had the only goal Saturday for his second of the season while his fourth-line mates J.T. Brown and Ryan Callahan matched him with a second point in three contests. Stamkos still leads the league with 21 points and Kucherov owns an NHL-best 12 goals entering Sunday despite managing just four shots combined against Anaheim.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (4-5-1): Evgenii Dadonov boasts three goals and an assist in the last two games to forge a tie with fellow forwards Jonathan Huberdeau and Vincent Trocheck at 11 points apiece. James Reimer earned the victory against Tampa Bay earlier in the season and has been in net for every game since Roberto Luongo went down with a hand injury, going 2-1-1 in the last four starts. With forwards Jared McCann (lower-body), Colton Sceviour (upper-body) and Connor Brickley (upper-body) out, Chase Balisy made his NHL debut and had two shots in 10:47 on Saturday.

OVERTIME

1. Florida C Aleksander Barkov has all of his three goals in the last five games, but managed just one in 16 career contests versus Tampa Bay.

2. Tampa Bay D Victor Hedman needs one goal to pass Dan Boyle (66) for second on the team’s all-time list for blueliners. He is six behind Pavel Kubina.

3. The Panthers have outshot the Lightning 84-55 despite only splitting the first two meetings this season.

PREDICTION: Panthers 4, Lightning 2

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Trends - Tampa Bay at Florida


W/L TRENDS

Tampa Bay

Lightning are 5-0 in their last 5 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 4-0 in their last 4 Monday games.
Lightning are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Lightning are 10-1 in their last 11 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Lightning are 8-1 in their last 9 games playing on 1 days rest.
Lightning are 8-1 in their last 9 vs. a team with a losing record.
Lightning are 6-1 in their last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Lightning are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Lightning are 10-3 in their last 13 road games.
Lightning are 21-8 in their last 29 overall.
Lightning are 20-8 in their last 28 vs. Eastern Conference.


Florida

Panthers are 13-6 in their last 19 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Panthers are 19-40 in their last 59 Monday games.
Panthers are 20-46 in their last 66 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Panthers are 2-5 in their last 7 overall.
Panthers are 2-6 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.
Panthers are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. Atlantic.
Panthers are 1-5 in their last 6 vs. Eastern Conference.
Panthers are 1-6 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Panthers are 1-8 in their last 9 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Tampa Bay

Under is 5-1 in Lightning last 6 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 4-1 in Lightning last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
Under is 9-3-1 in Lightning last 13 following a home loss of 3 or more goals.
Over is 9-3 in Lightning last 12 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 8-3 in Lightning last 11 following a loss of 3 or more goals.
Under is 7-3-1 in Lightning last 11 Monday games.


Florida

Over is 4-0 in Panthers last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 8-2 in Panthers last 10 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Panthers last 5 home games.
Under is 3-1-1 in Panthers last 5 Monday games.
Over is 6-2 in Panthers last 8 vs. Eastern Conference.
Over is 11-4-1 in Panthers last 16 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
Lightning are 0-5 in the last 5 meetings in Florida.

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When: 8:00 PM ET, Monday, October 30, 2017
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Matchup Edge
LA Edge in: STL
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending


Preview: Kings at Blues

Gracenote
Oct 29, 2017

The Los Angeles Kings equaled their best 11-game start to a season in franchise history while the St. Louis Blues remain the NHL's lone undefeated team at home in 2017-18. The Pacific and Central Division leaders vie for early Western Conference supremacy on Monday when the Kings conclude their six-game road trip at Scottrade Center against the Blues.

Tyler Toffoli capped his two-goal performance in exhilarating fashion, scoring off a faceoff with less than a second remaining in overtime as Los Angeles matched the team's 1980-81 start (9-1 with one tie) with a 2-1 win over Boston on Saturday. "You can say it's luck. You can say it's good bounces. But at the same time, we're working hard, we're working for those bounces," said captain Anze Kopitar, who has recorded 41 points (12 goals, 29 assists) in 39 career encounters with St. Louis. Like the Kings, the Blues are off to a flying start and improved to 5-0-1 in their last six on Saturday by winning the opener of their four-game homestand with a 4-1 triumph over Columbus. Fourth-liner Scottie Upshall registered his first three-point performance in nearly three years with a goal and two assists as St. Louis claimed its ninth win in its first 12 games to a season for the sixth time in franchise history and first since 2010-11.

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN West (Los Angeles), FSN Midwest (St. Louis)

ABOUT THE KINGS (9-1-1): Jonathan Quick has distanced himself from an injury-riddled campaign last season with a stellar start this month, allowing just one goal in his last two games while improving his save percentage (.946) and goals-against average (1.76) in the process. The 31-year-old hasn't been as fortunate versus the Blues, against whom he has dropped 13 of 21 career decisions (8-10-3) despite posting a .919 save percentage and 2.23 GAA. Kopitar notched an assist for his team-leading 13th point on Saturday and is well above pace to surpass his 52-point season of 2016-17.

ABOUT THE BLUES (9-2-1): St. Louis is receiving an offensive jolt from Vladimir Sobotka, who cleaned up a rebound to score his first goal of the season and earn his fourth point (one goal, three assists) in five games late in the first period on Saturday. The 30-year-old Czech, who has collected all eight of his points (one goal, seven assists) in the Blues' nine wins this season, has tallied twice in 13 games since returning to the club from the Kontinental Hockey League toward the end of last season. Jaden Schwartz, who leads the team in goals (seven) and points (15), scored and set up a goal versus Los Angeles last season and has seven points (three goals, four assists) in 12 career encounters with the Kings.

OVERTIME

1. St. Louis is a perfect 8-0-0 this season when leading after two periods.

2. Former Norris Trophy winner D Drew Doughty will play in his 700th career NHL game for Los Angeles on Monday.

3. The Blues are just 2-for-20 on the power play in their last seven games after scoring with the man advantage in each of their first five contests to begin the season.

PREDICTION: Blues 2, Kings 1

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Trends - Los Angeles at St. Louis


W/L TRENDS

Los Angeles

Kings are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Kings are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Kings are 6-0 in their last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Kings are 7-1 in their last 8 overall.
Kings are 5-1 in their last 6 road games.
Kings are 5-1 in their last 6 games following a win.
Kings are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Kings are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest.
Kings are 7-2 in their last 9 vs. Central.
Kings are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Kings are 1-10 in their last 11 Monday games.


St. Louis

Blues are 4-0 in their last 4 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 6-0 in their last 6 home games.
Blues are 5-1 in their last 6 Monday games.
Blues are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Blues are 20-6 in their last 26 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Pacific.
Blues are 6-2 in their last 8 games following a win.
Blues are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Blues are 5-2 in their last 7 in the third game of a 3-in-4 situation.
Blues are 45-21 in their last 66 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Blues are 36-17 in their last 53 overall.
Blues are 2-6 in their last 8 games playing on 1 days rest.

OU TRENDS

Los Angeles

Under is 4-0 in Kings last 4 overall.
Over is 3-0-3 in Kings last 6 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 5-1 in Kings last 6 Monday games.
Under is 9-3-4 in Kings last 16 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.
Under is 3-1-1 in Kings last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.
Under is 13-5-9 in Kings last 27 games playing on 1 days rest.
Over is 5-2-4 in Kings last 11 vs. Central.
Under is 28-12-11 in Kings last 51 road games.
Under is 22-10-8 in Kings last 40 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 25-12-14 in Kings last 51 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.


St. Louis

Under is 6-0-1 in Blues last 7 Monday games.
Under is 7-1-2 in Blues last 10 in the third game of a 3-in-4 days situation.
Under is 20-4-4 in Blues last 28 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 5-1 in Blues last 6 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation.
Over is 4-1 in Blues last 5 vs. Western Conference.
Under is 15-5-3 in Blues last 23 vs. Pacific.
Under is 18-7-3 in Blues last 28 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 18-7-1 in Blues last 26 games following a win.
Over is 5-2 in Blues last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 31-15-5 in Blues last 51 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 5-1 in the last 6 meetings.
Under is 13-4-5 in the last 22 meetings in St. Louis.
Home team is 13-5 in the last 18 meetings.
Kings are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 10:00 PM ET, Monday, October 30, 2017
Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia

Matchup Edge
DAL Edge in: VAN
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending


Preview: Stars at Canucks

Gracenote
Oct 29, 2017

The Dallas Stars hope to translate their solid play, especially on special teams, into more victories as they continue a five-game road trip Monday night against the surprising Vancouver Canucks, who have won four straight. Dallas moved one game over .500 with a 2-1 victory at Calgary on Friday night and was in the top two of the league on both the power play and penalty kill through Saturday’s contests.

“The record (6-5-0) is not near indicative of how we have played, but it is what it is,” Stars coach Ken Hitchcock told the Dallas Morning News. “We’ve had to endure a lot of heartbreak on losses where we have played well. There are a lot of things we like, but there are nuances we have to change.” The Stars, who play at Winnipeg on Thursday, are 1-2-0 on their trip and have earned at least a point in 13 straight (12-0-1) against Vancouver. The Canucks, who did earn a 5-4 overtime victory over Dallas at home last November, are a different team this season and have given up just five goals during their current win streak. “I just think everyone’s buying in,” Vancouver forward Derek Dorsett told Sportsnet. “Everyone’s chipping in and having fun playing hard. I think we have the most depth we’ve had since I’ve been here (four seasons) and it’s showing.”

TV: 10 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest Plus (Dallas), Sportsnet Pacific (Vancouver)

ABOUT THE STARS (6-5-0): Dallas went 5-for-8 with the man advantage in the last two games to ascend to the top of the league at 32.4 percent and are 21-of-21 on the penalty kill over the last seven contests to improve to 92.1 percent. “The power play is good, but we’ve got to start scoring 5-on-5,” forward Alexander Radulov, who has four points in the last two games, told reporters. “That’s a really big thing right now for our team.” Captain Jamie Benn was kept off the scoresheet against Calgary, but owns all of his team-leading seven goals in the last eight contests and tops the Stars with 13 points.

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (6-3-1): Anders Nilsson has been between the pipes for outstanding performances in the last two games, improving to 3-1-0 with a .943 save percentage and 1.89 goals-against average, but Jacob Markstrom (3-2-1, .908, 2.48) won the first two in the streak. Brock Boeser had a career-high three points (all assists) in the 6-2 win over Washington on Thursday and leads the team with nine in eight games. Dorsett continues to produce with all of his six goals in the last seven games to lead the team and fellow forward Sven Baertschi notched four goals in the last three contests.

OVERTIME

1. The Canucks are 11-for-11 on the penalty kill since giving up four power-play goals against Boston on Oct. 19.

2. Dallas G Ben Bishop, who was rested in Friday’s victory, has just an .899 save percentage in seven career games against the Canucks.

3. Vancouver F Daniel Sedin has been held without a point in the last two games and remains 10 away from 1,000 in his career.

PREDICTION: Stars 4, Canucks 1

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Trends - Dallas at Vancouver


W/L TRENDS

Dallas

Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Stars are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. Pacific.
Stars are 5-2 in their last 7 overall.
Stars are 5-2 in their last 7 Monday games.
Stars are 14-30 in their last 44 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Stars are 4-9 in their last 13 games playing on 2 days rest.
Stars are 13-32 in their last 45 road games.
Stars are 9-24 in their last 33 vs. a team with a winning record.
Stars are 11-31 in their last 42 games following a win.
Stars are 0-4 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.


Vancouver

Canucks are 22-46 in their last 68 vs. a team with a winning record.
Canucks are 16-35 in their last 51 overall.
Canucks are 3-7 in their last 10 vs. Central.
Canucks are 2-5 in their last 7 Monday games.
Canucks are 5-13 in their last 18 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 7-20 in their last 27 vs. Western Conference.
Canucks are 13-39 in their last 52 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 3-11 in their last 14 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Canucks are 6-24 in their last 30 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.
Canucks are 4-17 in their last 21 home games.
Canucks are 0-4 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.

OU TRENDS

Dallas

Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 overall.
Over is 4-1 in Stars last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 11-4 in Stars last 15 games playing on 2 days rest.
Under is 8-3 in Stars last 11 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Over is 5-2 in Stars last 7 road games.
Over is 5-2 in Stars last 7 games following a win.
Under is 5-2 in Stars last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Over is 34-16-2 in Stars last 52 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game.


Vancouver

Over is 5-1-2 in Canucks last 8 Monday games.
Under is 5-1-2 in Canucks last 8 vs. a team with a winning record.
Over is 4-1 in Canucks last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 8-2-4 in Canucks last 14 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400.
Under is 4-1 in Canucks last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 15-5-3 in Canucks last 23 games following a win.
Over is 8-3-1 in Canucks last 12 vs. Central.
Under is 35-16-5 in Canucks last 56 games playing on 3 or more days rest.

HEAD TO HEAD

Stars are 6-1 in the last 7 meetings in Vancouver.
Stars are 13-3 in the last 16 meetings.
Over is 15-5-1 in the last 21 meetings in Vancouver.
Over is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 10:30 PM ET, Monday, October 30, 2017
Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

Matchup Edge
TOR Edge in: SJ
Offense
Defense
Power Play
Penalty Kill
Face Offs
Discipline
Goaltending


Preview: Maple Leafs at Sharks

Gracenote
Oct 29, 2017

The Toronto Maple Leafs are facing their first adversity of the season with two straight losses as they open a four-game road swing Monday night against the improving San Jose Sharks. The Maple Leafs, who opened the season with six wins in seven games, gave up 10 goals combined in losses to Carolina and Philadelphia the last two times out and have dropped nine straight meetings with the Sharks.

“A little reality therapy has probably set in for us,” Toronto coach Mike Babcock told reporters. “Everyone was telling us how great we were. We’re probably not as great as we felt, right now we’re probably not as bad as we feel.” The Maple Leafs will try to snap their first losing streak of the season against the Sharks, who open a five-game homestand with four wins in their last six contests after Saturday’s 3-2 win at Buffalo. The game will mark the return of Patrick Marleau, who posted 508 goals and 1,082 points in 1,493 career games with San Jose before signing with Toronto as a free agent in the offseason. “There’s going to be a lot of emotions going back there and seeing some familiar faces on the opposite side,” Marleau told Sportsnet. “It’s all new to me.”

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, Sportsnet One (Toronto), NBCSN California (San Jose)

ABOUT THE MAPLE LEAFS (7-4-0): While Toronto’s defense has suffered breakdowns, Frederik Andersen allowed 17 goals while losing three of his last four starts and owns an .890 save percentage overall. “I have to stay the course and keep battling,” Andersen, who had a .916 save percentage last season, told reporters. “I know what I’m capable of. I’m putting in the work to be better. … We have to look forward and stay positive.” James van Riemsdyk, who boasts five goals and nine points, could return after missing Saturday’s game with a lower-body injury.

ABOUT THE SHARKS (5-5-0): Goalie Martin Jones (4-3-0, .928 save percentage, 2.31 goals-against average) was rested Saturday and should be ready to try and improve on a 6-0-0 career record against the Maple Leafs. While reigning Norris Trophy winner Brent Burns (six assists) has yet to hit the back of the net after posting 29 tallies last season, Logan Couture tops the team with eight goals - scoring five times in the last four contests. “He’s been doing that all year for us,” San Jose coach Pete DeBoer told reporters of Couture. “We need a big year out of him and he’s delivering so far.”

OVERTIME

1. San Jose F Joe Thornton needs one point to pass Hall-of-Famer Jari Kurri (1,398) for 20th on the NHL’s all-time list.

2. Toronto C Auston Matthews has at least a point in nine of 11 games and leads the team with eight goals to go along with 15 points.

3. The Sharks have struggled on the power play the last five games (2-for-19), but their penalty kill is 19-of-20 in the same span.

PREDICTION: Maple Leafs 4, Sharks 3

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Trends - Toronto at San Jose


W/L TRENDS

Toronto

Maple Leafs are 5-0 in their last 5 Monday games.
Maple Leafs are 4-0 in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.
Maple Leafs are 8-3 in their last 11 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Maple Leafs are 7-3 in their last 10 road games.
Maple Leafs are 15-31 in their last 46 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Maple Leafs are 2-5 in their last 7 games playing on 1 days rest.
Maple Leafs are 3-8 in their last 11 vs. Pacific.


San Jose

Sharks are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Atlantic.
Sharks are 5-1 in their last 6 Monday games.
Sharks are 45-16 in their last 61 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of greater than .600.
Sharks are 14-6 in their last 20 vs. a team with a winning % above .600.
Sharks are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. Eastern Conference.
Sharks are 5-12 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days.
Sharks are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a win.

OU TRENDS

Toronto

Over is 6-0 in Maple Leafs last 6 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Under is 10-1 in Maple Leafs last 11 vs. Pacific.
Over is 8-2-1 in Maple Leafs last 11 overall.
Over is 4-1-1 in Maple Leafs last 6 Monday games.
Over is 4-1 in Maple Leafs last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 16-6-1 in Maple Leafs last 23 vs. Western Conference.


San Jose

Under is 5-1-1 in Sharks last 7 vs. Atlantic.
Under is 4-1 in Sharks last 5 overall.
Under is 4-1 in Sharks last 5 vs. Eastern Conference.
Under is 26-11-14 in Sharks last 51 games playing on 1 days rest.
Under is 29-13-10 in Sharks last 52 home games.
Under is 31-15-18 in Sharks last 64 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.
Under is 31-15-16 in Sharks last 62 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Maple Leafs are 5-16-2 in the last 23 meetings.
Maple Leafs are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings in San Jose.

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NHL
Dunkel

Monday, October 30


Vegas @ NY Islanders

Game 1-2
October 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Vegas
10.331
NY Islanders
13.714
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
NY Islanders
-170
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(-170); Under

Arizona @ Philadelphia

Game 3-4
October 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
8.811
Philadelphia
10.855
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Philadelphia
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(-140); Under

Boston @ Columbus

Game 5-6
October 30, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Boston
10.745
Columbus
12.243
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Columbus
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Columbus
-145
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Columbus
(-145); Under

Montreal @ Ottawa

Game 7-8
October 30, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Montreal
10.194
Ottawa
11.754
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
-110
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
(-110); Under

Tampa Bay @ Florida

Game 9-10
October 30, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Tampa Bay
9.243
Florida
12.755
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Florida
by 3 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Tampa Bay
-115
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Florida
(-105); Under

Los Angeles @ St. Louis

Game 11-12
October 30, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Los Angeles
13.452
St. Louis
11.477
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Los Angeles
by 2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-130
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Los Angeles
(+110); Under

Dallas @ Vancouver

Game 13-14
October 30, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
10.577
Vancouver
12.112
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Vancouver
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Dallas
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Vancouver
(+100); Over

Toronto @ San Jose

Game 15-16
October 30, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Toronto
11.554
San Jose
9.328
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Toronto
by 2
8
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-120
6
Dunkel Pick:
Toronto
(+100); Over

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NHL
Long Sheet

Monday, October 30

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VEGAS (8-1-0-0, 16 pts.) at NY ISLANDERS (6-4-0-1, 13 pts.) - 10/30/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
NY ISLANDERS are 23-8 ATS (+11.6 Units) in home games in non-conference games over the last 3 seasons.
VEGAS is 8-1 ATS (+9.2 Units) in all games this season.
VEGAS is 8-1 ATS (+9.2 Units) first half of the season this season.

Head-to-Head Series History
There were no past matchups in this series during this time period.

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ARIZONA (0-10-0-1, 1 pts.) at PHILADELPHIA (6-5-0-0, 12 pts.) - 10/30/2017, 7:05 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
ARIZONA is 3-1 (+2.7 Units) against the spread versus PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
ARIZONA is 3-1-0 straight up against PHILADELPHIA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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BOSTON (4-3-0-2, 10 pts.) at COLUMBUS (7-4-0-0, 14 pts.) - 10/30/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
BOSTON is 16-27 ATS (-14.6 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 33-13 ATS (+16.1 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 23-10 ATS (+33.4 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
COLUMBUS is 15-5 ATS (+8.8 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
BOSTON is 26-16 ATS (+9.7 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 4-2 (+1.7 Units) against the spread versus COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 4-2-0 straight up against COLUMBUS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.0 Units)

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MONTREAL (3-7-0-1, 7 pts.) at OTTAWA (5-1-0-5, 15 pts.) - 10/30/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
OTTAWA is 60-52 ATS (-12.3 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
MONTREAL is 20-11 ATS (+31.0 Units) in road games vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
OTTAWA is 161-144 ATS (-55.2 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 5-4-0 straight up against OTTAWA over the last 3 seasons
5 of 8 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.5 Units)

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TAMPA BAY (9-2-0-1, 19 pts.) at FLORIDA (4-5-0-1, 9 pts.) - 10/30/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
TAMPA BAY is 363-410 ATS (-123.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 163-202 ATS (-71.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 17-8 ATS (+8.5 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 171-195 ATS (+387.7 Units) in a home game where where the total is 5.5 since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
FLORIDA is 7-4 (+3.5 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 7-4-0 straight up against TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
6 of 11 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.6 Units)

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LOS ANGELES (9-1-0-1, 19 pts.) at ST LOUIS (9-2-0-1, 19 pts.) - 10/30/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ST LOUIS is 9-3 ATS (+12.1 Units) in all games this season.
ST LOUIS is 9-3 ATS (+4.8 Units) first half of the season this season.
ST LOUIS is 63-48 ATS (+8.5 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 3 seasons.
LOS ANGELES is 9-2 ATS (+6.6 Units) in all games this season.
LOS ANGELES is 9-2 ATS (+6.6 Units) first half of the season this season.
LOS ANGELES is 7-1 ATS (+8.0 Units) after a non-conference game this season.
LOS ANGELES is 22-9 ATS (+11.4 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 4-9 ATS (-10.0 Units) in home games after a win by 2 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 16-22 ATS (-17.7 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 4-2 (+2.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 4-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
5 of 6 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+3.8 Units)

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DALLAS (6-5-0-0, 12 pts.) at VANCOUVER (6-3-0-1, 13 pts.) - 10/30/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 3-16 ATS (+24.0 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 51-34 ATS (+85.1 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
DALLAS is 193-164 ATS (+22.9 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 3-15 ATS (-15.5 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
DALLAS is 5-1 (+3.7 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
DALLAS is 5-1-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
4 of 6 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+2.1 Units)

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TORONTO (7-4-0-0, 14 pts.) at SAN JOSE (5-5-0-0, 10 pts.) - 10/30/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
SAN JOSE is 190-141 ATS (+42.0 Units) when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 55-57 ATS (-43.0 Units) in home games after 3 or more consecutive unders since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
SAN JOSE is 4-0 (+4.0 Units) against the spread versus TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 4-0-0 straight up against TORONTO over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.2 Units)

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NHL

Monday, October 30

Las Vegas won its last five games, is 8-1 in its first NHL season, 2-0 on road. Over is 5-2 in their last seven games. Islanders won four of last five games overall, three of last four at home- their last five games went over the total.

Arizona is 0-11 to start the season, 0-6 on road; they’ve lost one game in OT- over is 8-2-1 in their games. Coyotes won their last three games with Philly. Home side won five of last six series games. Six of last seven series games went over the total. Flyers are 2-3 in their last five games; they’re 3-2 at home. Over is 5-2-1 in their last eight games.

Bruins won four of their last six games with Columbus; last four series games went over total. Bruins are 3-2 in their last five visits to Ohio. Boston is 4-5 this season, 4-1 in game following a loss- they’re 1-2 on road. Over is 5-4 in their games this season. Blue Jackets won six of last nine games; they split their last four home games. Under is 3-2 in their last five home games.

Montreal won its last three games with Ottawa, allowing five goals; over is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Canadiens won three of last five visits to Ottawa. Montreal lost its last five road games and 8 of last 10 games overall; over is 6-1 in their last seven games. Senators lost four of last six games, with last three losses in OT/SO- they’re 2-4 at home. Over is 6-2 in their last eight games.

Home side won nine of last ten Tampa Bay-Florida games; Lightning lost their last five games in this building. Over is 5-3 in last eight series games. Tampa Bay won 8 of last 10 games, three of last four on road- under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Panthers lost five of last seven games; they’re 3-2 at home- eight of their last ten games went over the total.

Kings lost four of last five games with St Louis; under is 5-1 in last six series games. LA lost three of its last four games in this building. Kings won their last three games, with two wins in OT/SO— they’re 5-1 on the road. LA’s last four games stayed under. St Louis won five of last six games; they’re 4-0 at home. Three of their last four games stayed under the total.

Dallas Stars won nine of last ten games with Vancouver; over is 5-2 in last seven series games. Stars won four of their last five games in this building. Dallas won five of last seven games, but lost four of last six road games- four of their last five games went over total. Canucks won their last four games, allowing five goals; they lost three of last four home tilts- over is 5-3 in their last eight games.

Sharks won their last nine games with Toronto; under is 4-2 in last six series games. Maple Leafs lost their last four games in Shark Tank by combined score of 19-4. Toronto lost three of its last four games; over is 3-1-1 in their last five. Leafs are 3-1 on the road this month. Sharks won four of last six games; they’re 2-3 at home. Under is 4-1 in their last five games.

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NHL

Monday, October 30

Trend Report

BOSTON @ COLUMBUS
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games when playing on the road against Columbus
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing at home against Boston
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Columbus's last 5 games when playing Boston

LAS VEGAS @ NY ISLANDERS
Las Vegas is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Las Vegas is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of NY Islanders's last 5 games
NY Islanders is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games

ARIZONA @ PHILADELPHIA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Arizona's last 7 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Arizona's last 6 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 7 games when playing Arizona
Philadelphia is 9-3 SU in its last 12 games at home

TAMPA BAY @ FLORIDA
Tampa Bay is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games on the road
Tampa Bay is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Florida is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Tampa Bay
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Florida's last 10 games

MONTREAL @ OTTAWA
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Montreal's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Ottawa's last 7 games when playing at home against Montreal

LOS ANGELES @ ST. LOUIS
Los Angeles is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
Los Angeles is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
St. Louis is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games

DALLAS @ VANCOUVER
Dallas is 12-1 SU in its last 13 games when playing Vancouver
Dallas is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Vancouver
The total has gone OVER in 12 of Vancouver's last 14 games when playing at home against Dallas
Vancouver is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games

TORONTO @ SAN JOSE
Toronto is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Toronto's last 11 games
San Jose is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Toronto
San Jose is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Toronto