Little interest treble tonight, all ML

Penguins/Capitals/Kings.  All maybe a bit obvious, but will enjoy the highlights over my Bran Flakes as a very early start tomorrow.

I've also had a bit of the 25/1 LA to win the thing.  They look steely, play well at home, and I'm taking the number of SO successes they have had as a marker of self belief.  The sample is almost large enough to start thinking there is a trend rather than a lottery.  Anyway, its better to be lucky than good!

Good luck

Good luck Drew, nothing obviously if you land a treble!! Benrik has been saying Edmonton playing well lately but I cant have them and watching a game at the their place gives me a headache.  Camera not high enough and looks like playing in a local leisure centre or something.

Pen are riding their streak tonight but Pens only lost 1 in regulation in last 12 games.  So fancy a small dabble on the draw!!!

Canucks odds against on the ML to make it 9 straight away wins... I know the Preds are on a tremendous streak themselves but I may not be able to resist!!

However, only best so far is the small on draw in the Pens game and I am backing Capitals on the Money line with my sources (twitter) telling me Alex Ovechkin is now a 'likely' starter.

May be late to the party with this but both late games (in Edmonton and Phoenix) have the total market set at 4.5

Well done Danzol, not so good for the rest of us.  Caps very disappointed, never seemed to get out of second gear until they had a point in the bag and started overtime.  Compared to the intensity of Wings/Hawks the other night they were a let down.

Still had chances to win it and swap the goalies, swap the result, but often like that in NHL.  Plus to add insult to injury I didnt play the Nucks

Yes, either anti-climax or already totally factored in the price.  What price Calgary to bt Vancouver in the last game of season 1/3 Flames on ML

No prefer the NH here drew for entertainment at least , I only autotrade the flat together with expoiting the overbroke place books as and when they come along , play the NH manually though but still use all the mathematical ploys I can find.

Sent you a couple of mails earlier , still looking through tonight's schedule

3 wild stabs tonight as celebrated a rare winner last night......

Minnesota look to be gone for the season already - they are horrible value tonight even given it is the hapless Oilers in town.  Laying Wild RT

Not sure any game involving Ottawa should be odds against being over 5.5 goals, so was shocked to see the line set at 5 tonight.  The 6/4 on BF for over 5.5 looks over generous - little to lose so these teams will put on a shoe tonight (hopefully)

Too much at stake for both teams for there to be much in it in the late late show tonight.  Squeaky bum time for the Stars who I reckon can take this past 60 minutes.  Last day a t work for a fortnight so hopefully get a bit more watching done in coming week.

Good luck lads

Well done Nucks crowned President Trophy winners , great achievement and I suppose the next question is how will they treat the remaining regulation games , still have the following to play for....
-Sedin leading scorer
-Luongo most wins record
-Most goals scored in a season
-Least goals conceded in a season

Either go for the above or look to rest players , that's the potential dilemma before the next game against the Oilers tomorrow , what do the Vancouver boys think the roster will look like


Looking at tonights schedule....

Flyers are in a real battle now for the conference title and although they play a Devils team that's hit a brick wall the divisional factor will ensure they battle hard tonight , tough game to call and can't seem to get a handle on the goals market either tbh so a leave alone game for me.

Hawks will be pleased with the Dallas result from last night as they hang on to the 8th spot , in all honesty defending champions should be able to up the ante when it matters tonight despite playing divisional rivals and expect them to win.

Calgary are desperate for a win tonight and will also be hoping Jackets do them a favour , they looked nervy against Ducks and the prospect of a play-off place looks too much for some of the lesser names , last chance saloon tonight against a Blues team with no pressure and whilst not sure about the result can see a few goals scored.

Coyotes will probably need to win all 4 remaining games to hold on to the important 4th spot and home ice , they'll know themselves that if they can't see off Av's in their current slump they won't deserve it anyway , should win but it's a strange sport that can produce strange results when the pressure is intense on one side and non-existent on the other , therefore 1.66 in regulation isn't my idea of a value play.


Good luck all 

Really liking the Kings to thump the Stars tonight, might double them up with the Predators after the horrow show by the Red Wings earlier this week.

CJ - if its any consolation, they cost me an absolute fortune as well

Hi Hayden, had hoped you were on when I saw result.  Must admit I didnt play but at the odds there was not real downside had it gone t1ts up. 

Despite the bluster from the camp in the media about remaining focused for the run in, we all know the foot is now off the gas.

Afternoon guys

This time in the regulation I rightly or wrongly ignore things like HTH records and suchlike due to the fact it's largely all about attitudes , standings and manufacturing sufficient points to prolong the season , also a time for looking at start times and re-evaluate the standings after one match is over and before another one starts together with the effect that result may have , Hawks game a good example tonight.

looking at the schedule briefly....

Big lunchtime game to start us off , whilst it's a big game for both it's massive for NYR with both Sabres and Canes breathing down their necks , suppose the first thing to consider is the apparent lunchtime home ice jinx and how it may affect Flyers performance , anyone's guess , both teams finding goals hard to come by recently and I find it a negative that Flyers are talking about getting their game in shape ( bit like Pens ) as opposed to winning games , for that reason the desperation of NYR may earn them at least 1pt.

Massive game in Carolina and probably worth revaluing the position after the NYR result , if rangers are beaten it just may be the attitude of both teams that 1pt and take their chances in OT would be a good outcome , if Rangers win it puts massive pressure on Canes who then could really do with a win in RT and a defeat could spell the end for them , tight game in prospect with the tie not impossible.

Impossible call in Columbus really due to the fact both are eliminated , however these 2 are seperated by a single pt at the base of division so neither team will want the spoon honour , if you have to bet maybe there will be a few goals bit it has to be a minimum staker.

Don't know what to make of the game in Detroit , Wild are in abysmal mode and seem on the slope whilst despite Wings great comeback last night they were booed off the ice last home game after the dreadful showing against the Blues , Wings are a team i'm happy to leave their games alone for the time being tbh , until the crucial Datsyuk returns from injury I wouldn't play ( or lay )them at odds on against anyone.

Looks a cracking game in Chicago , Tampa have impressed since their barren spell and seem to have peaked at a good time , however Chicgao may just have that bit more to prove tonight and will know they're virtually in the play-offs with a win tonight , add that to the fact that psychologically Tampa may already be resigned to playing Pens in the opening round and you'd expect Hawks to find a way to win tonight.

We've been here before with this statement but here it goes again....Flames have to win tonight.... and depending on the earlier finish in Chicago it could be an elimination game , the opposition shouldn't be too much of a problem but as with the Av's previous game in Phoenix you can see what can happen when you get pressure on one team and no pressure on the other , not a game to get heavily involved in financially but check out Hawks progress in their game and see what you think.

Yet another game that could easily be affected by other events in Chicago & Colorado but the start times are a bit close not to make it too complex tbh , if this game remains close and competitive I can see Ducks being delighted with 1pt in RT and take their chance in OT but Dallas could really do with a win in RT to deprive Ducks of any points , could be a good game in-play with the tie or a Ducks lay in RT a strong possibility but only if the game pans out a certain way.


Complex night ahead by the looks , good luck guys   

Welcome tatarin and thanks for the input , have been watching all the KHL play-offs and enjoying them immensely , haven't a clue who will win the thing though in all honesty 


Well that game went exactly according to expectations tbh , tense , nervous , unders and NYR earning at least a point , with even a single point so crucial at this stage it was no surprise to see both teams with a reluctance to lose the regulation point they already had secured at 2-2.


Can enjoy OT now with no financial stress and less than 2 hrs to the next games 

Love your summaries Hayden, really top notch stuff for someone like me who's trying to cram a lot of background knowledge from in such a short space of time.

Seeing as i've missed the intros, i'm usually found on NFL threads but now i'm back into hockey after a 20 yr break. (Used to go and watch Solihull Barons back in the 80s, but lost touch with it until attending a game (and all their remaining fixtures!) this season in the depths of the English league ).

Has really refueled my love of the game, and getting numerous NHL games each night is pure heaven!

Support the Flyers, but only have had small interest in the Kings and Ducks at fanciful odds for glory in 2011!

Another slow Monday night tonight and do not really know what to make of either game.

Rangers definitely need the win over Boston tonight whereas Boston looks locked into the 3 seed out east. Would be easy to expect a low-scoring game there.

SJ can clinch the division with a win over LA later on, but, on the other hand, LA will clinch a spot with a win or OT loss.

CJ - you were obviously watching the British League in its heyday (same as myself)

The import that stuck in my mind (destroyed my team himself in an Autumn cup game) was Rick Ferrer - do you remember him?

The Rangers / Bruins game was quality last night, thought it was going to be an absolute rout at one point, but the Rangers really got some momentum going to win comfortably. Shame about the Kings, took an absolute hammering. The Sharks continue to impress every time i see them.

I'm looking forward to tonight Hayden, and with no footy to cloud my judgement and Descaro just giving me some extra powder I might indulge myself in another team from the 16 that now look about assured

CJ - was a Wasps fan.  Late nights at Whitley Bay were always my favourite, trying to avoid the pigeon shyte!!  We had some cracking players both home bred and imports (notably O'Connor/Belanger/Brebant).  Former GB man Steven Foster was a mate until we moved home.  Feel the same about inability to watch the new frachise - Newcastle Cobras, no thanks.

Sure I've said on here before that I laugh out loud seeing Babcock coaching - was a clown at Whitley, and very easy to wind!

Catch you all later

Quick look at tonights schedule....

Caps need a win to tie up the division and to keep tabs with Flyers in a race for the Conference title although they don't hold the tie-breaker with less wins to date , if you compare their stats with last year they're far better equipped for a play-off run this time around and if you'd have asked me what chance they had of winning the cup i'd have written them off but now they're a team I wouldn't want to lay , you would expect them to find a way tonight but Leaf's are typical party spoilers so the game is best left alone for me.

Every game seems like a final for Buffalo at the moment and tonight gives them a great chance of virtually sealing their spot , with the likelihood of Boston finishing 3rd seed I reckon Sabres have got thier eye on 6th spot and a divisional match-up wih Bruins knowing that will be a coin flip and a series to savour , Tampa are really impressive at present and must be pleased at the timing of this form peak , the division has probably gone now but the inevitable looking match-up with Pens will be another coin flip and they will want to secure home ice if at all possible , think this game is very similar to the NYR game last night and expect Sabres to get at least a point out of it especially if it's the Enroth show again.

Not overkeen on taking a short price about Flyers in Ottawa , yes they should win as they need to win the last 3 games to be top Eastern dog but the fact is they're not peaking , struggling offensively and talking about getting their game right as opposed to grinding out results , may well beat a team with nothing to play for who are also without their captain but not a bet for me.

Tasty looking game in Montreal , Habs still need a couple of points to secure a spot and I reckon they've got their eye on a brutal divisional clash with Bruins which they'll probably get if they win out , Hawks could do with a win tonight , not do-or-die just yet for them with a game in hand but enormous pressure to win out if they lose tonight , they need Sharp back almost as badly as Kings need the return of Kopitar but it's a difficult call this and it's only a gut feeling that Hawks will scrape home.

Despite the vulnerability of Flyers at present Pens will still probably be resigned to holding off Tampa for home ice rather than have realistic aspirations of winning the conference , problem with this match-up is that yes it's a motivated v an eliminated but that divisional factor again will no doubt ensure Devils are up for this , for that reason alone it's a no bet on the match betting although it's probably safe to say goals will be hard to come by yet again.

With the Kings scoring problems Nashville are breathing down their necks for that 4th spot , all this being equal you would expect them to see off an eliminated Thrashers tonight but just need to decide whether your willing to take odds on in RT.

A nothing game in St Louis makes it a difficult one to get financially involved in with the motivation anyone's guess , it could just be a good opportunity for Blues to give the fans a good night with plenty of goals scored.

As mentioned earlier i've a strong feeling Dallas will win their remaming 4 games to finish on 97 points and see were that takes them , listening to Ribeiro and Co talking last night convinced me they can win out this favourable looking schedule and that could be good enough for a series against either Canucks or Sharks , Dallas win for me.

Not too sure what to expect in Edmonton tbh after the other night , looking at the roster it seems Luongo will return tonight and whilst that doesn't tell me how much intensity there'll be about Nucks performance it probably reminds me I had my slice of luck in Vancouver the other night and to leave the game alone , will check the roster again later on.


Sorry it's a bit longwinded chaps , good luck tonight

evening all,

been taking some time off to get over the mental/emotional/financial exertion of cheltenham, but finally ready to go again.  just the one for me tonight, chicago ml.

taking mrs cf to boston for a week tomorrow, we've tickets for the bruins v islanders tomorrow night, never been to a hockey game before so can't wait to see it for real (and purchase obligatory souvenir foam hand).

gl tonight.