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Trends - Colorado at Tampa Bay

W/L TRENDS

Colorado

Avalanche are 17-35 in their last 52 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Avalanche are 11-27 in their last 38 vs. a team with a winning record. Avalanche are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Avalanche are 9-23 in their last 32 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Avalanche are 25-65 in their last 90 overall. Avalanche are 5-14 in their last 19 Thursday games. Avalanche are 13-39 in their last 52 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Avalanche are 12-40 in their last 52 road games. Avalanche are 11-40 in their last 51 games playing on 1 days rest. Avalanche are 0-4 in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Tampa Bay

Lightning are 7-0 in their last 7 vs. Central. Lightning are 8-1 in their last 9 Thursday games. Lightning are 13-3 in their last 16 home games. Lightning are 10-3 in their last 13 games playing on 1 days rest. Lightning are 16-5 in their last 21 vs. Western Conference. Lightning are 22-7 in their last 29 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Lightning are 6-2 in their last 8 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game. Lightning are 19-7 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Lightning are 36-16 in their last 52 overall. Lightning are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.

OU TRENDS

Colorado

Over is 6-0-1 in Avalanche last 7 Thursday games. Over is 5-0 in Avalanche last 5 vs. Atlantic. Over is 6-1 in Avalanche last 7 road games. Over is 13-3-2 in Avalanche last 18 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 4-1 in Avalanche last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 6-2 in Avalanche last 8 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 14-5 in Avalanche last 19 overall. Over is 11-4 in Avalanche last 15 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 10-4-1 in Avalanche last 15 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-2 in Avalanche last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600.

Tampa Bay

Under is 7-1 in Lightning last 8 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Lightning last 6 home games. Over is 8-2 in Lightning last 10 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Over is 13-6 in Lightning last 19 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Under is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings. Under is 6-2 in the last 8 meetings in Tampa Bay. Avalanche are 11-5 in the last 16 meetings. Road team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 7:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 7, 2017
Where: BB&T Center, Sunrise, Florida

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Jets at Panthers

Gracenote
Dec 6, 2017

The Winnipeg Jets have surged into contention for the top spot in both the Central Division and Western Conference on the heels of a 9-3-1 run. All four losses in that stretch have come away from home for the Jets, who will look to halt that trend when they continue a three-game road trip with a visit to the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

Winnipeg dropped out of the lead in the Central following Tuesday's 5-1 loss at Detroit, but its special teams have been outstanding in the first three games this month. The Jets have converted 7 of 16 chances with the man advantage while killing off all 14 short-handed situations. The Panthers have dropped three in a row -- all by one goal -- and now must cope with the loss of starting netminder Roberto Luongo, who was injured in Monday's shootout loss to the New York Islanders. Coach Bob Boughner on Wednesday said Luongo will be out for an "extended period of time. Whether that's three weeks, four weeks, five weeks, (we'll) see how his rehab goes."

TV: 7:30 p.m. ET, TSN3 (Winnipeg), FSN Florida, NHL.TV

ABOUT THE JETS (17-7-4): Forward Patrik Laine, who finished second to Toronto's Auston Matthews in the Calder Trophy voting last season, admitted he was struggling with his confidence after failing to hit the scoresheet in the final three games of November. A 36-goal scorer last season, Laine has quickly turned things around, scoring in each of his last three games to tie Mark Scheifele for the team lead with 14 goals. Laine's tally Monday night made him the ninth player since 1987 to score 50 goals in his first 101 games.

ABOUT THE PANTHERS (10-13-4): James Reimer saw ample experience playing time during 5 1/2 seasons in Toronto and made 39 starts in his first year with Florida in 2016-17, posting an 18-16-5 record with a 2.53 goals-against average and .920 save percentage. He is 4-6-3 with a 3.67 GAA this season and has surrendered at least three goals in 10 of his 14 appearances. "All I ask of him, and he knows this, is to give us a chance to win," Boughner said. "And if he gives us a chance to win, we'll be in every game."

OVERTIME

1. Panthers C Aleksander Barkov has scored goals in four of the past five games.

2. Jets captain Blake Wheeler has one goal and seven assists during a three-game point streak.

3. Florida recalled G Harri Satteri from Springfield of the American Hockey League.

PREDICTION: Jets 4, Panthers 3

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Trends - Winnipeg at Florida

W/L TRENDS

Winnipeg

Jets are 4-0 in their last 4 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Jets are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Jets are 7-0 in their last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Jets are 5-1 in their last 6 Thursday games. Jets are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Jets are 20-6 in their last 26 games playing on 1 days rest. Jets are 9-4 in their last 13 overall. Jets are 1-6 in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.

Florida

Panthers are 8-20 in their last 28 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Panthers are 3-8 in their last 11 games playing on 2 days rest. Panthers are 4-13 in their last 17 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Panthers are 2-7 in their last 9 home games. Panthers are 1-4 in their last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Panthers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. Western Conference.

OU TRENDS

Winnipeg

Under is 5-1 in Jets last 6 vs. a team with a losing record. Over is 5-1 in Jets last 6 vs. Atlantic. Over is 9-2 in Jets last 11 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Jets last 5 road games. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 following a loss of 3 or more goals. Over is 4-1 in Jets last 5 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 21-6-1 in Jets last 28 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 23-8-3 in Jets last 34 Thursday games. Over is 41-20-5 in Jets last 66 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game.

Florida

Under is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 5-0 in Panthers last 5 vs. Western Conference. Under is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 games playing on 2 days rest. Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 vs. a team with a winning % above .600. Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 Thursday games. Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Panthers last 6 vs. Central. Under is 8-2 in Panthers last 10 overall. Over is 9-4 in Panthers last 13 home games.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 7-2 in the last 9 meetings. Over is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings. Under is 18-8 in the last 26 meetings in Florida. Jets are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings in Florida.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 8:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 7, 2017
Where: Scottrade Center, St. Louis, Missouri

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Stars at Blues

Gracenote
Dec 6, 2017

The St. Louis Blues halted a three-game slide by cooling off one of the league's hottest teams and now will look to do the same against another opponent that had been on a roll. After an impressive road victory that ended Montreal's five-game winning streak, St. Louis returns to Central Division play to host the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

The Blues managed only four goals during the three-game skid before matching that total in the 4-3 win over the Canadiens, improving to 9-3-2 on the road. St. Louis has dropped three of its last four at home, but it knocked off Dallas 4-2 at Scottrade Center on Oct. 7 to post its fourth consecutive victory in the series. The resurgent Stars had its five-game winning streak snapped in a 5-2 home loss to Central-leading Nashville and now must regroup on the road against another division rival. "St. Louis is a great team, and it's going to be tough to play in their building," Dallas captain Jamie Benn said. "They're pretty good at home, so we'll have our hands full."

TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Southwest (Dallas), FSN Midwest (St. Louis), NHL.TV

ABOUT THE STARS (16-11-1): Starting netminder Ben Bishop, pulled from Tuesday's loss after surrendering three goals on 15 shots, is dealing with a sore back and will not be available Thursday, putting Kari Lehtonen in line for his seventh start of the season. "We're assuming he will be fine for the weekend, but he's not on the trip," coach Ken Hitchcock said of Bishop. Lehtonen gave up four goals in the loss at St. Louis in October to fall to 13-7-3 with a 2.26 goals-against average versus the Blues.

ABOUT THE BLUES (18-8-2): With St. Louis struggling offensively, coach Mike Yeo resisted the urge to reunite the line that carried the team for much of the early season and it paid off when Brayden Schenn completed a hat trick with the decisive goal in Montreal. Schenn is halfway to his career-best total of 26 goals, established with Philadelphia in 2015-16. Jaden Schwartz collected two assists Tuesday to boost his team-best total to 34 points, and also had a goal and an assist versus Dallas in October.

OVERTIME

1. Dallas is 1-for-26 on the power play over the past eight games.

2. Blues G Jake Allen is 7-2-0 with a 2.29 goals-against average versus Dallas.

3. Stars F Antoine Roussel (illness), out the past three games, practiced Wednesday and said he felt fine.

PREDICTION: Blues 4, Stars 2

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Trends - Dallas at St. Louis

W/L TRENDS

Dallas

Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 overall. Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Stars are 5-1 in their last 6 vs. Western Conference. Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Stars are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Stars are 36-16 in their last 52 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Stars are 48-23-2 in their last 73 games following a home loss of 3 or more goals. Stars are 17-37 in their last 54 road games. Stars are 5-13 in their last 18 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of greater than .600. Stars are 7-19 in their last 26 vs. Central. Stars are 3-9 in their last 12 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Stars are 3-11 in their last 14 Thursday games.

St. Louis

Blues are 9-2 in their last 11 Thursday games. Blues are 24-8 in their last 32 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Blues are 11-5 in their last 16 home games. Blues are 98-45 in their last 143 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Blues are 39-19 in their last 58 overall. Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record. Blues are 1-4 in their last 5 vs. Western Conference.

OU TRENDS

Dallas

Over is 4-0 in Stars last 4 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 days situation. Over is 5-0 in Stars last 5 Thursday games. Over is 4-0 in Stars last 4 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 5-1 in Stars last 6 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 3-1-1 in Stars last 5 after allowing 5 goals or more in their previous game. Over is 6-2 in Stars last 8 road games. Over is 3-1-1 in Stars last 5 following a loss of 3 or more goals.

St. Louis

Over is 4-1 in Blues last 5 when their opponent allows 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Blues last 5 vs. Western Conference. Under is 25-10-5 in Blues last 40 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 17-8 in Blues last 25 games following a win. Under is 19-9-3 in Blues last 31 vs. a team with a winning record.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 4-0-2 in the last 6 meetings in St. Louis. Over is 7-1-3 in the last 11 meetings. Home team is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Stars are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in St. Louis. Stars are 0-4 in the last 4 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 10:00 PM ET, Thursday, December 7, 2017
Where: Rogers Arena, Vancouver, British Columbia

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Flyers at Canucks

Gracenote
Dec 7, 2017

The Vancouver Canucks have battled their way into a playoff position in the Western Conference and have no intention of going anywhere soon as they host the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday. The Canucks, who have missed the playoffs each of the last two seasons and three of the past four, have posted three straight victories and can match their best run of the campaign by beating the rejuvenated Flyers.

Vancouver has allowed four goals during its winning streak after 27-year-old Swede Jacob Markstrom recorded his first shutout in his 129th career game Tuesday, a 3-0 victory over Carolina that allowed the Canucks to climb into third place in the Pacific Division. Vancouver hopes to match its 5-2 victory on Nov. 21 at Philadelphia, which has posted back-to-back triumphs over Calgary and Edmonton after enduring a 10-game losing streak (0-5-5). The Flyers limited Edmonton to 26 shots on Wednesday while receiving two points each from captain Claude Giroux and Wayne Simmonds in a 4-2 triumph and improved to 6-5-3 on the road and 2-0-0 on its three-game Western Canada trip. The Flyers have won two straight games for just the second time this season and managed nine goals after being held to one over their previous two contests.

TV: 10 p.m. ET, NBCSN Philadelphia, Sportsnet Pacific (Vancouver)

ABOUT THE FLYERS (10-11-7): Jakub Voracek notched his fourth assist on the trip Wednesday and leads the team with 34 points while Giroux reached 30, and fellow forward Sean Couturier gives Philadelphia three players with at least 28. Simmonds registered his first multi-point performance since Oct. 21 as he posted a goal for the second straight contest and added an assist. Michael Raffl registered three points over the first 26 games of the season and has matched that amount in his last two contests with two goals and an assist.

ABOUT THE CANUCKS (14-10-4): Defenseman Derrick Pouliot was acquired from Pittsburgh in an early-season trade and has made a solid impact - no more so than on Tuesday, when he recorded a goal and two assists. “I’m starting to add things to my game,” Pouliot, a former first-round pick, told reporters. “So, if I’m playing well defensively, that’s where it starts, and I can add the offensive stuff after that.” Second-leading scorer Bo Horvat (19 points) left Tuesday’s game with what coach Travis Green said was “a small injury” and his status for Thursday is uncertain.

OVERTIME

1. Philadelphia C Valtteri Filppula has produced a goal and two assists on the trip after posting just two points in his previous 11 games.

2. Vancouver RW Brock Boeser tops the team with 25 points but has not registered one in four of his last five contests.

3. The Flyers placed G Michal Neuvirth and D Brandon Manning on injured reserve with undisclosed injuries.

PREDICTION: Canucks 4, Flyers 3

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Trends - Philadelphia at Vancouver

W/L TRENDS

Philadelphia

Flyers are 14-6 in their last 20 in the fourth game of a 4-in-6 situation. Flyers are 18-37 in their last 55 vs. Pacific. Flyers are 12-29 in their last 41 road games. Flyers are 7-17 in their last 24 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Flyers are 8-22 in their last 30 games following a win. Flyers are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Western Conference. Flyers are 2-10 in their last 12 overall. Flyers are 1-5 in their last 6 games playing on 0 days rest. Flyers are 1-6 in their last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Flyers are 0-6 in their last 6 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Vancouver

Canucks are 8-17 in their last 25 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Canucks are 8-18 in their last 26 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Canucks are 18-43 in their last 61 games playing on 1 days rest. Canucks are 8-21 in their last 29 vs. Metropolitan. Canucks are 14-38 in their last 52 Thursday games. Canucks are 6-22 in their last 28 home games. Canucks are 2-11 in their last 13 home games vs. a team with a losing road record.

OU TRENDS

Philadelphia

Over is 4-0 in Flyers last 4 road games. Over is 6-1 in Flyers last 7 vs. Pacific. Under is 5-1 in Flyers last 6 Thursday games. Over is 5-1 in Flyers last 6 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400. Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 games following a win. Over is 4-1 in Flyers last 5 vs. Western Conference. Over is 7-2 in Flyers last 9 overall. Under is 21-8-3 in Flyers last 32 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Flyers last 7 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

Vancouver

Over is 4-0 in Canucks last 4 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Over is 6-1 in Canucks last 7 Thursday games. Under is 21-7-3 in Canucks last 31 games following a win. Over is 5-2 in Canucks last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Over is 5-2 in Canucks last 7 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Over is 5-2 in Canucks last 7 vs. Metropolitan. Under is 12-5-6 in Canucks last 23 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Over is 7-3 in Canucks last 10 overall.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 2-0-3 in the last 5 meetings in Vancouver. Flyers are 8-3 in the last 11 meetings in Vancouver. Over is 5-2-4 in the last 11 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 10:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 7, 2017
Where: Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Senators at Kings

Gracenote
Dec 7, 2017

Two teams heading in opposite directions face off Thursday as the surging Los Angeles Kings host the slumping Ottawa Senators. Los Angeles has followed a three-game slide with a winning streak that reached six games with Tuesday's 5-2 triumph over Minnesota in the opener of its three-game homestand.

Captain Anze Kopitar and defenseman Drew Doughty registered three points apiece while Marian Gaborik scored twice for the Kings, who are tied with Nashville for most points in the Western Conference (39). Ottawa fell to 1-3-0 on its seven-game road trip after dropping a 3-0 decision at Anaheim on Wednesday. It marked the second straight shutout loss for the Senators, who have lost six of their last seven away from home and nine of 10 overall (1-8-1). Ottawa has scored fewer than three goals in all but one of those contests, getting shut out three times in that span.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, TSN5, RDS (Ottawa), FSN West (Los Angeles)

ABOUT THE SENATORS (9-11-6): Captain Erik Karlsson has been kept off the scoresheet in 10 straight games after recording 17 points in his previous 10 contests. The 27-year-old Swedish defenseman has reached double digits in goals in each of his last six full seasons but has scored just one over his first 21 contests of 2017-18. Mark Stone, who leads the team in both goals (14) and points (25), recorded a point in five consecutive games before Ottawa's back-to-back shutout losses.

ABOUT THE KINGS (18-8-3): Gaborik entered Tuesday's game with 400 career assists and exited with the same amount of goals, giving him 800 points. The 35-year-old Slovakian has appeared in only seven contests due to offseason knee surgery and is four shy of 1,000 for his career. Kopitar also reached a milestone against the Wild as his second assist of the game was his 500th in the NHL.

OVERTIME

1. The Kings' winning streak is their longest since a six-game run from Nov. 28-Dec. 11, 2015.

2. Senators C Derick Brassard is one point shy of 400 for his career while RW Alex Burrows needs one assist to reach 200 in the NHL.

3. Doughty has collected 11 points over his last 11 games.

PREDICTION: Kings 5, Senators 2

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Trends - Ottawa at Los Angeles

W/L TRENDS

Ottawa

Senators are 24-51 in their last 75 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Senators are 2-5 in their last 7 Thursday games. Senators are 2-6 in their last 8 vs. Western Conference. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 when their opponent allows 2 goals or less in their previous game. Senators are 1-4 in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record. Senators are 1-6 in their last 7 road games. Senators are 1-7 in their last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Senators are 1-9 in their last 10 overall. Senators are 0-4 in their last 4 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Senators are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. Pacific.

Los Angeles

Kings are 4-0 in their last 4 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Kings are 5-0 in their last 5 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game. Kings are 5-0 in their last 5 games following a win. Kings are 6-0 in their last 6 overall. Kings are 4-1 in their last 5 games playing on 1 days rest. Kings are 12-3 in their last 15 vs. Eastern Conference. Kings are 10-3 in their last 13 vs. Atlantic. Kings are 8-3 in their last 11 Thursday games. Kings are 5-2 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing road record. Kings are 9-4 in their last 13 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Kings are 2-5 in their last 7 after scoring 5 goals or more in their previous game.

OU TRENDS

Ottawa

Under is 5-1 in Senators last 6 when their opponent scores 5 goals or more in their previous game. Under is 4-1 in Senators last 5 overall. Under is 4-1 in Senators last 5 vs. Pacific. Under is 19-6-3 in Senators last 28 Thursday games. Over is 9-3 in Senators last 12 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Senators last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.

Los Angeles

Under is 7-1 in Kings last 8 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 6-1 in Kings last 7 home games. Under is 10-2-1 in Kings last 13 overall. Under is 7-2 in Kings last 9 vs. Atlantic. Under is 5-2 in Kings last 7 games playing on 1 days rest. Under is 40-16-18 in Kings last 74 vs. a team with a winning % below .400. Under is 21-9-5 in Kings last 35 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 29-14-10 in Kings last 53 after allowing 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Over is 3-1-2 in the last 6 meetings in Los Angeles. Senators are 6-14-1 in the last 21 meetings. Senators are 2-7 in the last 9 meetings in Los Angeles.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

When: 10:30 PM ET, Thursday, December 7, 2017
Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California

Matchup Edge

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

Preview: Hurricanes at Sharks

Gracenote
Dec 6, 2017

The San Jose Sharks may have a defenseman to step in for the suspended Brenden Dillon on Thursday, as Paul Martin is champing at the bit to get back on the ice. Martin hopes to be activated off injured reserve in time as the Sharks open a three-game homestand against the Carolina Hurricanes.

"Any time you're trying to get that strength up and get ready and make sure you're in tip-top shape, you live and you learn of what you can do and not do - and you find out there's some other parts of the body that you didn't know you could get sore." Martin told the San Jose Mercury News. The 36-year-old, who hasn't played since Oct. 8 due to an undisclosed injury, hopes to have a chance in preventing the Sharks from matching a season-high three-game losing skid on Thursday. Carolina fell for the fifth time in seven outings with Tuesday's 3-0 loss to Vancouver to open a season-high six-game road trip. "We need to put together a full 60 minutes. We've had good periods here and good periods there, but we haven't put together a good, full 60 minutes ... game after game," forward Derek Ryan said.

TV: 10:30 p.m. ET, FSN Carolinas, NBCSN California (San Jose)

ABOUT THE HURRICANES (11-10-5): Defenseman Justin Faulk zeroed in on Carolina's troubles in the second period, during which it has been outscored 10-2 over the last six games. "Second periods have been tough for us as of late," Faulk said. "We need to carry those first periods over to the second to build a game and try to win." Faulk, who is one point shy of 200 for his career, has been held off the scoresheet in five straight contests following a three-game point streak.
ABOUT THE SHARKS (14-10-2): Joe Thornton may have a bit of gray in his ever-growing beard, but that didn't prevent the 38-year-old from dropping the gloves in a spirited tussle with Tom Wilson during Monday's 4-1 setback at Washington. Thornton is more comfortable putting points on the board, as Carolina would attest, with the veteran recording 15 (three goals, 12 assists) in 14 career encounters versus the Hurricanes - including nine (one goal, eight assists) in seven home games. Logan Couture leads the team in goals (13) and points (21), but has failed to dent the scoresheet in each of his last three games.

OVERTIME

1. San Jose RW Joonas Donskoi skated in practice for the first time since sustaining an injury to his midsection against Philadelphia on Nov. 28.

2. Carolina G Scott Darling has turned aside 116 of 128 shots in his last five games, but has a 1-3-1 mark to show for it.

3. Sharks G Martin Jones has yielded nine goals in two starts since returning from a lower-body injury.

PREDICTION: Sharks 4, Hurricanes 1

[Can'tPickAWinner]

Trends - Carolina at San Jose

W/L TRENDS

Carolina

Hurricanes are 9-4 in their last 13 Thursday games. Hurricanes are 20-42 in their last 62 road games. Hurricanes are 4-9 in their last 13 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Hurricanes are 2-5 in their last 7 overall. Hurricanes are 2-7 in their last 9 vs. Western Conference. Hurricanes are 3-12 in their last 15 games following a loss of 3 or more goals.

San Jose

Sharks are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss of 3 or more goals. Sharks are 9-3 in their last 12 vs. a team with a losing record. Sharks are 5-2 in their last 7 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sharks are 21-10 in their last 31 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Sharks are 52-25 in their last 77 games playing on 2 days rest. Sharks are 2-5 in their last 7 vs. Eastern Conference. Sharks are 1-5 in their last 6 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Sharks are 1-6 in their last 7 Thursday games.

OU TRENDS

Carolina

Under is 3-0-1 in Hurricanes last 4 overall. Under is 3-0-1 in Hurricanes last 4 road games. Over is 12-3-2 in Hurricanes last 17 vs. a team with a winning record. Over is 5-2 in Hurricanes last 7 vs. Western Conference. Over is 5-2-1 in Hurricanes last 8 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 7-3 in Hurricanes last 10 vs. Pacific.

San Jose

Under is 4-0 in Sharks last 4 home games following a road trip of 7 or more days. Under is 4-0 in Sharks last 4 following a loss of 3 or more goals. Under is 6-1 in Sharks last 7 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game. Under is 5-1 in Sharks last 6 vs. Eastern Conference. Under is 17-5-5 in Sharks last 27 home games vs. a team with a road winning % of less than .400. Under is 26-9-3 in Sharks last 38 games playing on 2 days rest. Under is 19-7-4 in Sharks last 30 vs. Metropolitan. Under is 37-14-10 in Sharks last 61 home games. Under is 35-15-16 in Sharks last 66 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 34-15-7 in Sharks last 56 overall. Under is 36-16-16 in Sharks last 68 when their opponent scores 2 goals or less in their previous game.

HEAD TO HEAD

Home team is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings. Over is 7-1 in the last 8 meetings in San Jose. Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings. Hurricanes are 7-3 in the last 10 meetings.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Dunkel

Thursday, December 7

Arizona @ Boston

Game 51-52
December 7, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Arizona
9.877
Boston
12.259
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Boston
by 2 1/2
6
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Boston
-210
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Boston
(-210); Over

NY Islanders @ Pittsburgh

Game 53-54
December 7, 2017 @ 7:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
NY Islanders
12.233
Pittsburgh
11.409
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
NY Islanders
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Pittsburgh
-140
6 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
NY Islanders
(+120); Under

Winnipeg @ Florida

Game 55-56
December 7, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Winnipeg
12.402
Florida
10.912
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Winnipeg
by 1 1/2
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Winnipeg
-125
6
Dunkel Pick:
Winnipeg
(-125); Under

Colorado @ Tampa Bay

Game 57-58
December 7, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Colorado
10.904
Tampa Bay
11.887
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Tampa Bay
by 1
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Colorado
-260
6
Dunkel Pick:
Tampa Bay
(-260); Over

Calgary @ Montreal

Game 59-60
December 7, 2017 @ 7:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Calgary
10.319
Montreal
11.785
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Montreal
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Montreal
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Montreal
N/A

Dallas @ St. Louis

Game 61-62
December 7, 2017 @ 8:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Dallas
10.212
St. Louis
12.763
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
St. Louis
by 2 1/2
4
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
St. Louis
-150
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
St. Louis
(-150); Under

Philadelphia @ Vancouver

Game 63-64
December 7, 2017 @ 10:05 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Philadelphia
11.877
Vancouver
10.402
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Philadelphia
by 1 1/2
7
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Vancouver
-120
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Philadelphia
(+100); Over

Ottawa @ Los Angeles

Game 65-66
December 7, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Ottawa
12.209
Los Angeles
11.422
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Ottawa
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
Ottawa
No Line
N/A
Dunkel Pick:
Ottawa
N/A

Carolina @ San Jose

Game 67-68
December 7, 2017 @ 10:35 pm

Dunkel Rating:
Carolina
11.677
San Jose
10.504
Dunkel Team:
Dunkel Line:
Dunkel Total:
Carolina
by 1
5
Vegas Team:
Vegas Line:
Vegas Total:
San Jose
-140
5 1/2
Dunkel Pick:
Carolina
(+120); Under

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL
Long Sheet

Thursday, December 7

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ARIZONA (7-18-0-5, 19 pts.) at BOSTON (12-9-0-4, 28 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
ARIZONA is 7-23 ATS (+39.0 Units) in all games this season.
ARIZONA is 7-23 ATS (+39.0 Units) first half of the season this season.
ARIZONA is 47-113 ATS (+222.2 Units) revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
BOSTON is 97-102 ATS (-74.8 Units) in home games in non-conference games since 1996.
BOSTON is 205-171 ATS (-52.6 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
BOSTON is 5-0 (+5.0 Units) against the spread versus ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
BOSTON is 5-0-0 straight up against ARIZONA over the last 3 seasons
3 of 5 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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NY ISLANDERS (16-9-0-2, 34 pts.) at PITTSBURGH (15-11-0-3, 33 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 7:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PITTSBURGH is 58-30 ATS (+15.0 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 3 seasons.
PITTSBURGH is 34-14 ATS (+14.4 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more over the last 2 seasons.
NY ISLANDERS are 8-2 ATS (+5.8 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
NY ISLANDERS are 30-16 ATS (+12.5 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
PITTSBURGH is 5-3 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
PITTSBURGH is 5-3-0 straight up against NY ISLANDERS over the last 3 seasons
4 of 8 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.1 Units)

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WINNIPEG (17-7-0-4, 38 pts.) at FLORIDA (10-13-0-4, 24 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
WINNIPEG is 7-1 ATS (+5.9 Units) after allowing 4 goals or more this season.
FLORIDA is 45-64 ATS (-30.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 26-39 ATS (-14.8 Units) first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
FLORIDA is 103-159 ATS (+284.5 Units) when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
FLORIDA is 155-232 ATS (+395.9 Units) in non-conference games since 1996.
FLORIDA is 7-19 ATS (-13.3 Units) after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
WINNIPEG is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus FLORIDA over the last 3 seasons
FLORIDA is 2-2-0 straight up against WINNIPEG over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+1.1 Units)

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COLORADO (12-12-0-2, 26 pts.) at TAMPA BAY (19-6-0-2, 40 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 7:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
COLORADO is 34-74 ATS (+133.4 Units) in all games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 3-15 ATS (+21.5 Units) in December games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 1-11 ATS (+14.8 Units) after playing 3 consecutive home games over the last 2 seasons.
COLORADO is 76-60 ATS (+139.3 Units) in a road game where where the total is 6 or more since 1996.
COLORADO is 133-130 ATS (+283.0 Units) in road games after a non-conference game since 1996.
COLORADO is 120-96 ATS (+224.9 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
COLORADO is 13-10 ATS (+29.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 3 seasons.
TAMPA BAY is 366-413 ATS (-75.4 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
TAMPA BAY is 166-205 ATS (-78.5 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
COLORADO is 2-2 (+1.4 Units) against the spread versus TAMPA BAY over the last 3 seasons
TAMPA BAY is 2-2-0 straight up against COLORADO over the last 3 seasons
4 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+4.1 Units)

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CALGARY (14-12-0-2, 30 pts.) at MONTREAL (13-13-0-3, 29 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 7:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
MONTREAL is 2-2-0 straight up against CALGARY over the last 3 seasons
2 of 3 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.1 Units)

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DALLAS (16-11-0-1, 33 pts.) at ST LOUIS (18-8-0-2, 38 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 8:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
DALLAS is 10-26 ATS (+37.0 Units) in a road game where where the total is 5.5 over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 13-27 ATS (-18.9 Units) vs. division opponents over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 5-19 ATS (+29.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
DALLAS is 197-169 ATS (+22.1 Units) in road games first half of the season since 1996.
DALLAS is 104-108 ATS (+239.1 Units) in road games revenging a loss versus opponent since 1996.
DALLAS is 40-18 ATS (+17.9 Units) after a loss by 2 goals or more in their previous game over the last 3 seasons.
ST LOUIS is 11-16 ATS (-14.0 Units) in home games after scoring 4 goals or more in their previous game over the last 2 seasons.

Head-to-Head Series History
ST LOUIS is 12-5 (+5.6 Units) against the spread versus DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
ST LOUIS is 12-5-0 straight up against DALLAS over the last 3 seasons
8 of 14 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+1.6 Units)

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PHILADELPHIA (10-11-0-7, 27 pts.) at VANCOUVER (14-10-0-4, 32 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 10:05 PM
Top Trends for this game.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-18 ATS (-9.3 Units) in all games this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 10-18 ATS (-9.3 Units) first half of the season this season.
PHILADELPHIA is 16-31 ATS (-15.5 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 2 seasons.
PHILADELPHIA is 243-260 ATS (-95.9 Units) after a win by 2 goals or more since 1996.
PHILADELPHIA is 81-60 ATS (+19.5 Units) in road games in December games since 1996.
VANCOUVER is 374-346 ATS (-92.2 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
PHILADELPHIA is 3-2-0 straight up against VANCOUVER over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone OVER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Over=+0.0 Units)

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OTTAWA (9-11-0-6, 24 pts.) at LOS ANGELES (18-8-0-3, 39 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 10:35 PM
There are no Top Trends with records of significance that apply to this game.

Head-to-Head Series History
OTTAWA is 3-2 (+1.5 Units) against the spread versus LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
OTTAWA is 3-2-0 straight up against LOS ANGELES over the last 3 seasons
2 of 4 games in this series have gone UNDER THE TOTAL over the last 3 seasons . (Under=+0.2 Units)

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CAROLINA (11-10-0-5, 27 pts.) at SAN JOSE (14-10-0-2, 30 pts.) - 12/7/2017, 10:35 PM
Top Trends for this game.
CAROLINA is 10-24 ATS (+40.0 Units) in road games first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 25-43 ATS (-19.6 Units) after a non-conference game over the last 3 seasons.
CAROLINA is 66-126 ATS (+219.1 Units) in road games in non-conference games since 1996.
CAROLINA is 6-23 ATS (+39.6 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record over the last 2 seasons.
CAROLINA is 5-17 ATS (+28.2 Units) in road games when playing against a team with a winning record in the first half of the season over the last 2 seasons.
SAN JOSE is 96-87 ATS (-53.9 Units) in home games when playing with 2 days rest since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 406-323 ATS (-26.1 Units) when playing against a team with a losing record since 1996.
SAN JOSE is 95-78 ATS (-70.3 Units) in home games when playing against a team with a losing record in the first half of the season since 1996.

Head-to-Head Series History
CAROLINA is 2-2 (+0.3 Units) against the spread versus SAN JOSE over the last 3 seasons
SAN JOSE is 2-2-0 straight up against CAROLINA 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)

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Thursday, December 7

Bruins won their last ten games with Arizona, outscoring Coyotes 16-3 in their last four games played here. Over is 5-2-1 in last eight series games. Arizona lost four of its last five games; they lost their last three road games. Under is 14-2 in their last sixteen games. Bruins won six of their last eight games; they split last eight home games. Under is 7-4 in their last 11 games.

Islanders won 4-3so/5-3 in their last two games with Pittsburgh; three of last four series games went over total. New York lost three of last four games in the Steel City. Islanders won five of their last seven games; they won five of last seven road games. Over is 9-1-1 in their last eleven games. Penguins won four of their last five games overall, three of last four at home. Over is 5-1-1 in their last seven games.

Winnipeg is 6-4 in its last ten games with Florida; home side won seven of last nine in series. Over is 6-2-1 in last nine series games. Winnipeg is 9-4 in its last 13 games; they lost their last three road games. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Florida lost its last three games, all by one goal; they lost their last three home games, too. Eight of their last ten games stayed under total.

Colorado/Tampa Bay split their last 10 meetings; road team won last four. Avalanhe won 4-0/2-1 in their last two visits to the Bay Area. Colorado lost five of its last six games overall, four of last five on road; five of their last seven games stayed under total. Tampa Bay won three of its last four games; they won five of their last six home games. Five of their last six home games went over total.

Flames are 6-4 in their last ten games with Montreal, 3-2 in last five visits here. Over is 3-1-1 in last five series games. Calgary lost its last three games; they lost in a SO in Toronto last nite; Flames lost three of last four road games. Under is 5-3 in their last eight games. Montreal won five of its last six games overall, four of last five at home- their last three games went over total.

Blues won their last four games with Dallas; five of last six series games went over. Dallas lost their last three visits here, outscored 12-8. Dallas Stars won five of their last six games; they won their last three road games. Over is 8-4 in their last dozen games. St Louis lost three of its last four games; they lost four of last six home tilts. Three of their last four games stayed under total.

Flyers won three of last four games with Vancouver; they split last four visits here. Over is 2-0-1 in last three series games. Flyers won their last two games after a 10-game skid; they’re 4-7 in last 11 road games. Seven of their last nine games went over total. Vancouver won its last three games, allowing four goals; they’re 3-5 in last eight home games. Over is 7-3 in their last ten games.

Kings are 6-4 in last 10 games with Ottawa; road team is 5-3 in last eight series games. Under is 2-0-1 in last three series games. Ottawa lost nine of its last ten games; they got shut out in last two. Senators lost six of their last seven road games. Four of their last five games stayed under total. Los Angeles won its last six games, allowing total of eight goals; they won three of last four home games. Under is 10-2-1 in their last thirteen games.

Carolina won seven of last ten games with San Jose; they’re 3-2 in last five visits here. Four of last five series games went over the total. Carolina lost five of its last seven games; they’re 1-4 in their last five road games. Under is 3-0-1 in their last four games. San Jose is 4-6 in its last ten games, losing three of last four at home; 10 of their last 12 games stayed under the total.

[Can'tPickAWinner]

NHL

Thursday, December 7

Trend Report

ARIZONA @ BOSTON
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Arizona's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Arizona's last 9 games
Boston is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games when playing Arizona
Boston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing at home against Arizona

NY ISLANDERS @ PITTSBURGH
The total has gone OVER in 6 of NY Islanders's last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 9 of NY Islanders's last 12 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games

WINNIPEG @ FLORIDA
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Winnipeg's last 5 games on the road
Winnipeg is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games
Florida is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Florida's last 10 games

CALGARY @ MONTREAL
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Calgary's last 5 games on the road
Calgary is 10-5 SU in its last 15 games when playing Montreal
Montreal is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
Montreal is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

COLORADO @ TAMPA BAY
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Colorado's last 7 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Colorado's last 8 games when playing on the road against Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Tampa Bay's last 6 games at home

DALLAS @ ST. LOUIS
Dallas is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Dallas's last 6 games when playing St. Louis
St. Louis is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Dallas
The total has gone OVER in 5 of St. Louis's last 6 games when playing Dallas

PHILADELPHIA @ VANCOUVER
Philadelphia is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 5 games on the road
Vancouver is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Vancouver's last 10 games

OTTAWA @ LOS ANGELES
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Ottawa's last 5 games
Ottawa is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Los Angeles
Los Angeles is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Los Angeles is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games

CAROLINA @ SAN JOSE
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Carolina's last 8 games when playing on the road against San Jose
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing San Jose
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of San Jose's last 5 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 7 of San Jose's last 8 games when playing at home against Carolina