Category: NHL

The Bruins and Kraken are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kraken will host the game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The Bruins are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference contest against the Kraken. The game’s over/under currently sits at 5.5 goals.

BOSTON BRUINS VS SEATTLE KRAKEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Seattle Kraken +1.5

This game will be played at Climate Pledge Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE SEATTLE KRAKEN:

• Coming in as 1.5 goal favorites, our projections have the Bruins picking up a 4-3 win.
• Take the Bruins on the moneyline
• On the puck line, we like Kraken (+1.5)

Is It the Bruins Game to Lose on the Road?

With a 2-0 win over the Kraken, the Bruins improved to 15-12-3 this season. Boston covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 2 goals fell well short of the pre-game line of 6.

Both of the Bruins’ goals came in the first period, with Justin Brazeau scoring at 16:37, followed by Charlie Coyle at 10:03. The Bruins’ defense held strong, keeping Seattle off the board.

Boston’s offense struck early in their 2-0 win over the Kraken, with Justin Brazeau netting his 5th goal of the season just 3:23 into the game. Charlie Coyle followed with his 2nd goal, a power-play score at 10:03 in the first period.

The Bruins fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless after the first period. They recorded 16 giveaways and picked up 4 assists, including Brad Marchand’s 7th and Elias Lindholm’s 6th of the season.

Defensively, the Bruins were rock solid, as Jeremy Swayman posted a 23-save shutout with a 100% save percentage. Boston’s defense also contributed 5 takeaways, 15 hits, and 27 blocks, helping the Bruins secure a 2-0 win over the Kraken.

Can Seattle Lock in a Home Win?

Seattle dropped to 14-15-2 with a 2-0 loss to the Bruins. The Kraken’s defense struggled early, giving up a goal just 3:23 into the first period, and they couldn’t find a way to respond offensively.

Going into the game, the total was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for just 2. Seattle, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Kraken’s offense was held scoreless, managing 23 shots on goal.

Seattle’s offense was held scoreless in their 2-0 loss to Boston, despite putting 23 shots on goal. The Kraken struggled with giveaways, committing 19 in the game.

After falling behind 2-0 in the first period, Seattle couldn’t find the net in the second or third. The Kraken were shut out for the first time this season.

Seattle’s defense allowed both of Boston’s goals in the first period, with the first coming just 3:23 into the game and the second at 10:03. However, they tightened up after that, keeping the Bruins off the scoresheet for the rest of the game. Goalie Joey Daccord made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, and the Kraken’s defense added 4 takeaways and 18 hits.

The Panthers and Canucks are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Canucks will host the game at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC. The Panthers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Canucks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.

FLORIDA PANTHERS VS VANCOUVER CANUCKS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Vancouver Canucks +1.5

This game will be played at Rogers Arena at 10:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE VANCOUVER CANUCKS:

• In spite of being 1.5 goal underdogs, we anticipate the Canucks winning this one 4-2.
• We like the Canucks on the moneyline (+128)
• The Canucks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can the Panthers Offense Score Enough on the Road?

With a 4-2 win over the Stars, Florida moved to 18-9-2 this season. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

All four of Florida’s goals came from different players. The Panthers led 2-0 before the Stars tied it up, but A.J. Greer’s goal in the third period put Florida ahead for good. Sam Reinhart added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

Florida’s offense had 16 giveaways but managed to score four times in their 4-2 win over the Stars. A.J. Greer netted his first goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart added his 10th on an empty net. The Panthers took 25 shots on goal, with four different players finding the net.

Carolina got on the board early, with Evan Rodrigues scoring his third goal of the year just 5:15 into the game. Matthew Tkachuk followed with his third, which came on a power play in the second period. The Panthers finished with six assists.

Florida’s defense gave up two goals in the second period, but they shut out the Stars in the first and third, helping the Panthers secure a 4-2 win. Spencer Knight made 23 saves with a 92% save percentage, while the defense added 8 takeaways and 22 hits.

Is a Home Win Possible for Vancouver?

With a 3-2 win over the Sharks, the Canucks improved to 14-9-5 this season. Vancouver was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 5 goals fell short of that mark.

San Jose struck first at 17:23 in the second period, but the Canucks responded with three unanswered goals. Pius Suter tied it up at 5:19 in the second, and he also scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in the third period.

Vancouver’s offense tallied 3 goals on 27 shots in their 3-2 win over the Sharks. Pius Suter found the net twice, bringing his season total to 3 and 4 goals. Jake DeBrusk added his 1st goal of the season.

Despite 25 giveaways, the Canucks managed to score twice in the third period, including Suter’s second goal with just 26 seconds left in the game. Vancouver had 6 assists, with Carson Soucy picking up his 1st of the season.

Kevin Lankinen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, helping the Canucks secure a 3-2 win over the Sharks. Defensively, Vancouver had 5 takeaways and 24 hits. The Canucks’ defense will look to tighten up early, as they allowed the first goal 2:37 into the 2nd period and another at 18:43 in the 3rd.

Looking to win big? The Lightning and Flames face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames are hosting the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The Lightning come into this non-conference matchup favored by -1.5 goals. The over/under line currently sits at 6.5 goals.

TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING VS CALGARY FLAMES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Calgary Flames +1.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Saddledome at 9:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE CALGARY FLAMES:

• The Lightning enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
• Take the Lightning on the moneyline
• On the puck line, we like Flames (+1.5)

Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Lightning?

Tampa Bay fell to 14-10-2 after a 7-4 loss to the Jets. The Lightning were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 11 goals easily surpassed the 6.5 goal line.

The Lightning held a 2-0 lead at one point, but the Jets scored 5 of the game’s final 7 goals. Four different players scored for Tampa Bay in the loss.

Brandon Hagel opened the scoring for the Lightning with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brayden Point’s 8th, which came on a power play. Mitchell Chaffee added his 4th goal, and Nikita Kucherov netted his 10th, unassisted, at 13:09 in the 3rd period to tie the game at 4-4.

The Lightning fired 30 shots on goal and recorded 8 giveaways. They finished the game with 4 assists, including Jake Guentzel’s 8th and Nick Paul’s 7th.

Despite holding a 4-4 tie with 6:51 remaining in the 3rd period, the Lightning’s defense struggled late, giving up three goals to the Jets, including two empty-netters. Goalie Jonas Johansson finished with 27 saves and a save percentage of 84.4%.

Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?

Following a 4-2 loss to the Oilers, the Flames are now 14-10-5 this season. Calgary, the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 6.

Calgary fell behind early, allowing a goal just 20 seconds into the first period. They eventually tied it up in the third, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.

Calgary’s offense was held in check, managing only two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Anthony Mantha netted his fourth goal of the season on a power play in the second period, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year in the third.

The Flames fired 31 shots on goal but were hindered by 22 giveaways. They were unable to score in the first period, finding the net at 15:27 of the second and 15:32 of the third.

Calgary’s defense allowed the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more late in the third, leading to a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The first came just 20 seconds into the game, and the last was an empty-netter with 3 seconds left. Goalie Dan Vladar made 27 saves with a 90% save percentage, while the defense added 4 takeaways and 13 hits.

Planning on watching today’s Oilers and Wild game? Catch the action at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, MN, as the Wild hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. In this Western matchup, the Oilers are favored by -1.5 goals against the Wild. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS MINNESOTA WILD BETTING PICK

The Pick: Minnesota Wild +1.5

This game will be played at Xcel Energy Center at 8:30 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE MINNESOTA WILD:

• Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Wild.
• We like the Wild on the moneyline (+117)
• The Wild are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Oilers Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, Edmonton improved to 16-10-2. The Oilers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 6 falling just short of that mark.

Four different Oilers found the net in this one. Edmonton jumped out to a 2-0 lead, but Calgary tied it up before the Oilers scored twice more to secure the win.

Edmonton’s offense fired 31 shots on goal and found the net four times in their 4-2 win against Calgary. Leon Draisaitl opened the scoring, netting his 9th goal of the season and later adding two assists, bringing his total to 8 assists for the year.

Jeff Skinner scored his 3rd goal of the season, and Zach Hyman followed with his 3rd as well, this one coming on a power play. Mattias Janmark added his 2nd goal on an empty net with just three seconds left in the game. The Oilers had 10 giveaways in the contest.

On the defensive side, the Oilers will look to build off their previous performance, where they allowed just 2 goals to the Flames. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves, posting a 93.5% save percentage. As a unit, the defense recorded 2 takeaways and 19 hits. They’ll look to tighten up in the 2nd period, where they allowed both of their goals against Calgary.

Do the Wild Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild improved to 19-5-4. Minnesota, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.

Ryan Hartman put the Wild on the board first, scoring at 9:41 in the first period. The Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the first. Matt Boldy secured the win for Minnesota with a goal at 2:14 in overtime.

Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild, netting his third goal of the season at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy, with his sixth goal, sealed the 2-1 victory with an overtime winner at 2:14.

Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods.

Filip Gustavsson had an impressive performance with 27 saves and a 96.4% save percentage, helping the Wild secure a 2-1 overtime win. Minnesota’s defense also contributed 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a Maple Leafs power play with just 52 seconds left in the first period.

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Golden Knights versus the Jets? The puck drops at 8:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Jets are the -1.5 goal favorites against the Golden Knights in a Western conference matchup.

VEGAS GOLDEN KNIGHTS VS WINNIPEG JETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Winnipeg Jets -1.5

This game will be played at Canada Life Centre at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE WINNIPEG JETS:

• Looking at our projections, the Jets are expected to take down the Golden Knights by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Jets on the moneyline
• The Jets should also cover at -1.5

Does Vegas Stand a Chance on the Road?

With a 4-3 overtime win against the Utah Hockey Club, the Golden Knights improved to 18-7-3. Vegas was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed the game over.

Vegas trailed 2-0 before mounting a comeback. Four different players scored for the Golden Knights, with Brett Howden netting the game-winner in OT.

In their last game, the Golden Knights fired 35 shots on goal and scored four times. Brett Howden netted his 6th goal of the season in overtime, while William Karlsson added his 2nd goal of the year. Pavel Dorofeyev opened the scoring for Vegas with his 7th goal, and Noah Hanifin found the net for the 2nd time this season.

Hanifin also picked up two assists, bringing his total to five for the year. Vegas had 13 giveaways and didn’t score on the power play.

On the defensive side, the Golden Knights will look to improve after allowing the first two goals of the game and a late equalizer at 13:10 in the 3rd period. Adin Hill had 16 saves with a save percentage of 84.2%. The defense also contributed with 10 takeaways and 22 hits.

Will the Jets Win at Home?

The Jets improved to 21-9-0 with a 7-4 win over the Lightning. Winnipeg covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 11 goals went well over the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

Winnipeg fell behind 2-0 early, but seven different players scored to help them rally. The Jets took the lead for good with 12:22 left in the third period and added two empty-net goals to seal the win.

Winnipeg’s offense found the net 7 times in their last game, with two of those goals coming on empty nets. Each of the Jets’ goals came from a different player, including Vladislav Namestnikov, who scored his 3rd goal of the season. Cole Perfetti added his 4th goal, while Alex Iafallo netted his 1st, a power-play goal in the 3rd period.

The Jets took 34 shots on goal and recorded 10 assists. Josh Morrissey picked up his 13th assist on Cole Perfetti’s empty-netter, and Nikolaj Ehlers scored his 9th goal of the season. Winnipeg had 7 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Jets will look to improve after allowing the first two goals against Tampa Bay. They also gave up a third at the 6:51 mark of the 3rd period, tying the game at 4-4. Connor Hellebuyck made 26 saves with an 86.7% save percentage, while the defense recorded 5 takeaways and 31 hits.

Betting on today’s Sharks and Blues game? Catch the action at Enterprise Center in St. Louis, MO, as the Blues hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on NBCS. This Western conference matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Blues are favored by -1.5 goals vs. the Sharks.

SAN JOSE SHARKS VS ST. LOUIS BLUES BETTING PICK

The Pick: St. Louis Blues -1.5

This game will be played at Enterprise Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE ST. LOUIS BLUES:

• Based on projections, we have the Blues coming out on top by a score of 4-2.
• Take the Blues on the moneyline
• The Blues should also cover at -1.5

Can the Sharks Offense Score Enough on the Road?

San Jose fell to 10-16-5 after a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks held a 1-0 lead in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three goals, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 5. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover. Nico Sturm and Mikael Granlund each scored for San Jose in the loss.

San Jose managed 23 shots on goal in their 3-2 loss to the Canucks, with Mikael Granlund scoring his 6th goal of the season at 18:43 in the third period. Nico Sturm netted his 2nd goal earlier in the second period.

Luke Kunin picked up his 3rd assist on Sturm’s goal, while Tyler Toffoli added his 5th assist on Granlund’s goal. William Eklund also contributed with his 7th assist of the season. The Sharks had 16 giveaways in the game.

Defensively, the Sharks will look to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds remaining in the 3rd period, leading to a 3-2 loss against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Does St. Louis Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

With a 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs, the Blues moved above .500, now standing at 14-13-2. St. Louis was the underdog on the puck line, but they covered it with the victory. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score matched that exactly.

After trailing 1-0 in the first period, the Blues scored four unanswered goals to take control. Three different players contributed to the scoring, with Colton Parayko leading the way with two goals.

Colton Parayko scored twice in the Blues’ 4-2 win over Toronto, including his 5th goal on an empty net. He found the net for the second and third times this season. Jordan Kyrou added his 3rd goal of the year. Pavel Buchnevich also scored, netting his 4th goal on the empty net.

Ryan Suter picked up two assists, bringing his total to three for the season. The Blues took 24 shots on goal and scored three times in the second period after being held scoreless in the first.

Defensively, the Blues gave up the first goal just 5:25 into the first period and another late in the third, but they held the Maple Leafs scoreless for a crucial stretch between those goals. Jordan Binnington made 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, while the defense contributed 17 blocks, 17 hits, and 3 takeaways.

Looking to win big? The Predators and Stars face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The over/under for this game is set at 6 goals, and the Stars are favored by -1.5 against the Predators in a Central division matchup.

NASHVILLE PREDATORS VS DALLAS STARS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Dallas Stars -1.5

This game will be played at American Airlines Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE DALLAS STARS:

• The Stars enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
• Take the Stars on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Predators (+1.5)

Are Nashville Ready for a Road Win?

Nashville improved to 7-16-6 with a 5-2 win over the Avalanche. The Predators covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.5.

The Avalanche scored first, but Nashville responded with five straight goals, including two empty-netters. Five different players scored for the Predators in the win.

Nashville found the net five times in their 5-2 win over Colorado, with each goal coming from a different player. Gustav Nyquist scored his 4th goal of the season, while Filip Forsberg added his 7th, both on empty nets. Roman Josi and Steven Stamkos each contributed, with Josi netting his 1st goal and Stamkos his 2nd, which came on a power play.

The Predators took 25 shots on goal and scored twice on power plays. After a scoreless first period, they got on the board with Stamkos’ power-play goal. Colton Sissons added his 1st goal of the season in the second period.

Defensively, the Predators gave up the first goal just 2:54 into the second period and another late in the third, but they held the Avalanche scoreless in the first and secured a 5-2 win. Juuse Saros made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage. Nashville’s defense also contributed 4 takeaways and 23 hits.

Will the Stars Make it Happen at Home?

Dallas fell to 17-10-0 with a 4-2 loss to the Panthers. The Stars trailed 2-0 before tying it up in the second period, but Florida pulled away with two goals in the third.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short. Dallas, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. The Stars’ first goal came at 11:22 in the second period, after the Panthers had already scored twice.

Dallas took 25 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to the Panthers. Evgenii Dadonov scored his second goal of the season on a power play, while Matt Duchene added his seventh goal. Duchene also picked up his eighth assist on Dadonov’s goal.

The Stars were held scoreless in the first period before getting on the board at 8:38 in the second. They recorded 32 giveaways in the game.

The Stars’ defense allowed the first goal 5:15 into the first period and another at 14:45, putting them down 2-0. After Dallas tied it at 2-2, they gave up two more goals—one at 2:32 into the third period and another at 19:00. Casey DeSmith made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Blackhawks and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Islanders being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Blackhawks.

CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS NEW YORK ISLANDERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: New York Islanders -1.5

This game will be played at UBS Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE NEW YORK ISLANDERS:

• The Islanders enter this game as 1.5-goal favorites and in our projections and we anticipate them winning by a score of 4-3.
• Take the Islanders on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Blackhawks (+1.5)

Will the Chicago Defense Show Up on the Road?

Chicago improved to 9-17-2 with a 4-2 win over the Ducks. The Blackhawks covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 6 goals fell short of the pre-game line of 6.5.

All four of Chicago’s goals came from different players, and they led 4-0 before Anaheim got on the board. The Ducks scored their second goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Chicago’s offense found the net four times in their 4-2 win over Anaheim. Ryan Donato scored his 7th goal of the season, while Seth Jones added his 2nd. Isaak Phillips opened the scoring for the Blackhawks, and Teuvo Teravainen netted his 4th goal, which came on a power play.

Chicago took 29 shots on goal and recorded 12 giveaways. Connor Bedard contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to 9. The Blackhawks scored twice in the first period, added another in the second, and finished with their 4th goal in the third period.

On defense, Arvid Söderblom made 38 saves with a 95% save percentage, helping the Blackhawks to a 4-2 win over the Ducks. Chicago’s defense also contributed 6 takeaways and 5 hits. The Blackhawks will look to improve their discipline, as they had 25 penalty minutes, including a penalty that led to a late Ducks power-play goal.

Can New York Live Up to the Hype at Home?

The Islanders fell to 11-12-7 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Entering as underdogs on the puck line, New York failed to cover, with the total of 7 goals surpassing the pre-game line of 6.

New York trailed 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. The Rangers responded with another goal, and Brock Nelson scored for the Islanders with just 8 seconds left in the second, cutting the deficit to 3-2. The Rangers added two more goals in the third period, including an empty-netter, to seal the game.

The Islanders took 37 shots on goal in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, but only managed to score twice, with Casey Cizikas netting his first goal of the season and Brock Nelson adding his fifth. Cizikas got the Islanders on the board in the second period, while Nelson scored with just 8 seconds left in the period.

New York recorded 23 giveaways and went scoreless in the first and third periods. The Islanders picked up four assists, with Pierre Engvall earning his first of the season.

On the defensive side, the Islanders gave up a goal just 3:44 into the first period and another at 1:21 into the second. After closing the gap to 3-2, they allowed two more goals in the 3rd period, including an empty netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with a save percentage of 89.7%.

Planning on watching today’s Capitals and Blue Jackets game? Catch the action at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH, as the Blue Jackets hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan divisional contest against the Blue Jackets. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.

WASHINGTON CAPITALS VS COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Columbus Blue Jackets +1.5

This game will be played at Nationwide Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS:

• Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Blue Jackets to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
• We like the Blue Jackets on the moneyline (+136)
• The Blue Jackets are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Capitals Come Through as Road Favorites?

Following a 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes, the Capitals now sit at 19-6-2 for the season. Washington was the underdog on the puck line, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.

The Capitals trailed 1-0 before Alex Ovechkin tied it up with 44 seconds left in the first period. They took the lead just 33 seconds later, but the Hurricanes responded with three unanswered goals to seal the win.

Alex Ovechkin opened the scoring for the Capitals with his 7th goal of the season, a power-play goal at 19:16 in the first period. Just 33 seconds later, Brandon Duhaime netted his 2nd goal of the season at 19:49. Nic Dowd picked up his 2nd assist of the year on Duhaime’s goal, while Dylan Strome recorded his 13th assist on Ovechkin’s power-play tally.

Washington managed 21 shots on goal but was held scoreless after the first period. The Capitals finished with 15 giveaways in the game.

Washington’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up three straight goals after leading 2-1 late in the first period. They allowed two goals in the second period and another in the third. Goalie Charlie Lindgren made 41 saves with a 93.2% save percentage, but the defense also gave up an empty-net goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.

Can the Blue Jackets Secure a Win at Home?

Columbus dropped to 12-13-3 after a 7-2 loss to the Capitals. The Blue Jackets’ defense struggled from the start, giving up their first goal just 56 seconds into the game and allowing five goals in the first period.

As underdogs on the puck line, Columbus failed to cover. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for 9, surpassing that mark.

Columbus fired 36 shots on goal in their 7-2 loss to the Capitals but only found the net twice. Damon Severson scored his fourth goal of the season, while Kevin Labanc added his second. The Blue Jackets were held scoreless in the first period before Severson got them on the board 49 seconds into the second.

Labanc’s goal came with 5:24 left in the second period. Sean Monahan picked up his fifth assist on Labanc’s goal, and Zach Aston-Reese notched his second assist of the season. Columbus had 13 giveaways in the game.

Columbus’s defense struggled early, giving up five goals in the first period, including one just 56 seconds into the game. They allowed two more, one at 4:51 in the second period and another at 18:34 in the third. Daniil Tarasov made 15 saves with a 68.2% save percentage. The Blue Jackets’ defense recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits.

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Maple Leafs? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, ON. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6 goals, and the Maple Leafs are favored by -1.5 vs. the Ducks.

ANAHEIM DUCKS VS TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Toronto Maple Leafs -1.5

This game will be played at Scotiabank Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.

WHY BET THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS:

• Based on our analysis, we foresee the Maple Leafs winning the game with a predicted score of 4-2.
• Take the Maple Leafs on the moneyline
• The Maple Leafs should also cover at -1.5

Can Anaheim Secure a Road Victory?

Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped their record to 10-13-4. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score reached 6.

The Ducks fell behind early, allowing two goals in the first period. They didn’t score until the third, when Brock McGinn found the net at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.

Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season at 9:44 in the third period, while Mason McTavish followed with his second goal, a power-play tally with just four seconds left in the game.

The Ducks recorded 16 giveaways and were shut out for the first two periods before McGinn’s goal. Troy Terry notched his fifth assist on McTavish’s late goal, and Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season.

The Ducks’ defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals of the game, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. Anaheim’s defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.

Does Toronto Stand a Chance at Home?

After a 2-1 overtime loss to the Wild, the Maple Leafs’ record now stands at 17-9-2. Toronto, as the puck line underdogs, failed to cover. The total was set at 6 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short of that mark.

The Wild scored first, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with 19:08 left in the first period. The game remained scoreless until Minnesota netted the winner at 2:14 in overtime.

William Nylander netted his 9th goal of the season, scoring on a power play at 19:08 in the first period. Auston Matthews picked up his 6th assist, while Mitchell Marner added his 12th assist on the play.

The Maple Leafs fired 28 shots on goal but were held scoreless after Nylander’s goal. They recorded 10 giveaways in the game.

Toronto’s defense gave up the opening goal at 10:19 in the first period and the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime, but they held strong in between, not allowing any goals in the second or third periods. Goalie Anthony Stolarz made 31 saves with a 93.9% save percentage, while the defense added 2 takeaways and 30 hits.