Carolina HURRICANES vs Florida PANTHERS

There are 12 BIG games slated for today in the NHL. Our game tonight takes us to southern Florida and the city of Miami. The Florida PANTHERS are hosting the Carolina HURRICANES at Amerant Bank Arena. Florida is Carolina's cryptonite. The CANES have beaten the PANTHERS in 3 of their last 10 head-to-head. Rarely have those wins come in Miami. Carolina has had their troubles on the road where they have won only 1 of their last 5. Leaning Florida in tonight’s clash.

Today’s PICK — Florida PANTHERS -125 — LOSS

New Jersey DEVILS vs Los Angeles KINGS

Happy New YEAR! There is only 1 game scheduled for today in the NHL. As we start the year, we are truly in the 2nd season. Our game today takes us to the Los Angeles home of the KINGS - Crypto.com Arena. When these 2 teams meet, they are usually low scoring games. East meet West here with the KINGS owning their ice at home and the DEVILS playing well on the road. New Jersey has lost 3 roadies in a row and that gives the KINGS the edge this afternoon.

Today’s PICK — Los Angeles KINGS -105 — WIN

Vancouver CANUCKS vs Calgary FLAMES

There is a nearly full slate of games throughout the day. Thirteen games are on tap in the NHL this New Year’s Eve. Hopefully all of the teams will be focused on their games. Our game tonight takes us to Calgary, Alberta where the FLAMES are welcoming the fellow western Canadian team - Vancouver CANUCKS. Vancouver has been great on the road but have lost their last 2 roadies. Calgary has won their last 2 games, but not against good competition. I like the CANUCKS tonight in Calgary.

Today’s PICK — Vancouver CANUCKS -105 — LOSS

UTAH Hockey Club vs Seattle KRAKEN

We have a very quiet evening tonight in the NHL. There are only 3 games slated this evening. Our game tonight takes us to the Pacific Northwest and Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Seattle will have to be on their best behavior this evening @ home. The road warrior UTAH Hockey Club is in the house. They are terrible at Delta Center, but on the road very good. On the other hand, the KRAKEN have lost 3 of their last 4 home games.

Today’s PICK — UTAH Hockey Club -135 — LOSS

Washington CAPITALS vs Detroit RED WINGS

Today we have an unusually busy day in the NHL. There are 9 games on the docket. The Washington CAPITALS have been good to the Pick this season. After yesterday’s win, we return to the CAPS one again as they head over to the Moror City. Washington won yesterday in Toronto and Alexander Ovechkin scored in his return to action. Today is Todd McLellan's 2nd game as head coach for the WINGS. The CAPS have been a machine on the road and should take down Detroit today at the Dough-Joe.

Today’s PICK — Washington CAPITALS -140 — LOSS

Washington CAPITALS vs Toronto MAPLE LEAFS

Throughout the day we have 11 games slated to be played. Our game tonight takes us north of the border to the Toronto home of the MAPLE LEAFS. The Washington CAPITALS are in town to deliver some pain to the LEAFS. All season long the CAPITALS have been a dominant team and today their star Alexander Ovechkin will likely be back on the ice. LEAFS star Auston Matthews will likely be out tonight. The difference in this game will likely be the presence of the Russian.

Today’s PICK — Washington CAPITALS -110 — WIN

Colorado AVALANCHE vs The UTAH HOCKEY CLUB

As we restart the season after the Christmas break, we look forward to seeing some good hockey down the stretch in the coming months. Tonight, we have 8 games on the docket. Our game tonight takes us to the newest franchise in the league that still does not have a real moniker. Tonight, we head out to the Delta Center home of the Utah Hockey Club (UHC) where they host the visiting Colorado AVALANCHE. Colorado is probably happy to be on the road in Salt Lake City. Utah has had anything but a home ice advantage at Delta Center where they are 5-6-4. Tonight is already the 3rd game of the season between these 2 teams.

Today’s PICK — Colorado AVALANCHE -135 — WIN

Christmas BREAK

See you on Friday! MERRY Christmas!

Washington CAPITALS vs Boston BRUINS

There are 13 BIG games scheduled for the day, 2 days before Christmas. Our game takes us to the TD Garden home of the Boston BRUINS. The streaking Washington CAPITALS are in town for tonight’s tilt. Tonight, the BRUINS are hosting one of the hottest teams in the league. The CAPS have dropped their last 2 road games but have been dominant on the road. If Boston wins this year, it is usually at home, just not tonight.

Today’s PICK — Washington CAPITALS +110 — LOSS

Florida PANTHERS vs Tampa Bay LIGHTNING

Today there are 6 games on the docket. Todays, game takes us to Floriday and Amalie Arena in Tampa Bay. The LIGHTNING are welcoming in the Florida PANTHERS. The Florida PANTHERS always seem to be up for playing the LIGHTNING. Florida has won 8 of their last 10 versus Tampa Bay. Both teams have won their last few games, but Florida is clearly better at this point.

Today’s PICK — Florida PANTHERS -115 — WIN

Seattle KRAKEN vs Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS

There are 11 games slated throughout the day in the NHL. There are what appear to be obvious choices today as selections, but be CAREFUL, during this holiday season. Tonight, we are headed out to the Las Vegas home of the GOLDEN KNIGHTS. The Seattle KRAKEN are in town for tonight’s tilt. Seattle has lost 3 straight games and have their troubles winning on the road. The VGK carry in a 12-3-0 record into tonight's game on the Strip. Scoring will be scarce this evening at T-Mobile.

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS -195 — WIN

Carolina HURRICANES vs Washington CAPITALS

There are 7 games slated for tonight in the NHL. Our game this evening takes us to our nation’s capital - Washington, DC. The CAPITALS are hosting the Carolina HURRICANES. Over the last couple of years, the CAPITALS have not had much luck beating Carolina. This season the CANES record is hovering around .500 on the road. The CAPS come into tonight losers of their last 2 games. Carolina has a shot this evening at Capital One.

Today’s PICK — Carolina HURRICANES -140 — LOSS

Vancouver CANUCKS vs Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS

There are 9 games on the docket this evening throughout the NHL. If you are into upsets, this evening’s slate of games provides some interesting opportunities. Our game this evening takes us to the home of the GOLDEN KNIGHTS. They are hosting the Vancouver CANUCKS. Vancouver has been difficult to figure out this season. At home they're under .500, on the road they're 10-2-2. Vegas has been great on T-Mobile ice. The NUCKS have had the KNIGHT's # on the Strip.

Today’s PICK — Vancouver CANUCKS +143 — LOSS

Florida PANTHERS vs Minnesota WILD

There are 5 games on tap this evening in the NHL. Two of the games have top level teams facing off against each other. Our game is one of them. Our game tonight takes us to the land of 10,000 lakes - Minnesota. The WILD have been alternating wins/losses over their last 6 games. Tonight, they are due to win. Tonight is Florida's 5th straight road game. The WILD should win this evening's tilt in the friendly confines of Xcel Energy Center.

Today’s PICK — Minnesota WILD +115 — LOSS

Buffalo SABRES vs Montreal CANADIENS

There are 10 games on tap this evening in the NHL. Nearly all of the games have hidden dangers. Be careful out there as the holiday season sometimes brings upsets. Our game this evening takes us to the Provence of Quebec. The Montreal CANADIENS are hosting the Buffalo SABRES. Buffalo is once again darting toward the bottom of the standings. The SABRES have lost 10 games in a row. Hope in Buffalo has turned to despair. Montreal has not performed well vs the SLABS but should win tonight.

Today’s PICK — Montreal CANADIENS +110 — WIN

Florida PANTHERS vs Edmonton OILERS

On a relatively quiet night in the NHL, we have 3 games scheduled. Our game tonight takes us to Edmonton, Alberta and Rogers Arena. The Florida PANTHERS are in town to provide the competition. In this series the home team usually wins. Tonight, will probably be no different. Edmonton has found their game and that is not good for upcoming opponents. After winning their 1st game on the current roadie, the PANTHERS have dropped their next 2 games.

Today’s PICK — Edmonton OILERS -135 — LOSS

Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS vs Minnesota WILD

After a huge day Saturday there are only 5 games of the docket today. Our game takes us the land of 10,000 lakes - Minnesota. The WILD are welcoming in the dreaded and feared GOLDEN KNIGHTS of Vegas. Last night Vegas got thumped by the OILERS 6-3. Over the years the VGK have owned the WILD. When the KNIGHTS lose, they get right back up on the horse. After winning 5 straight the WILD have split their last 4 games. I like the VGK today at Xcel Energy.

Today’s PICK — Vegas GOLDEN KNIGHTS +105 — WIN

Tampa Bay LIGHTNING vs Seattle KRAKEN

Today is a huge day in the NHL. There are 15 games on the docket throughout the day. Our game tonight takes us to Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. The KRAKEN are welcoming in the Tampa Bay LIGHTNING. Tampa Bay is not the same team when they hit the bricks. Still, the LIGHTNING have enjoyed their visits to the Pacific Northwest where they have won all 3 times they've played there. The KRAKEN crushed Boston Thursday night. I like Tampa this evening.

Today’s PICK — Tampa Bay LIGHTNING -130 — WIN

Ottawa HURRICANES vs Ottawa HURRICANES

There is only a single game on tap this evening in the NHL. Our game takes us to Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Carolina HURRICANES are hosting the Ottawa SENATORS tonight. Ottawa has not beaten the HURRICANES in Raleigh since 2021. In their last 10 head-to-head the SENS are 2-8 vs Carolina. This season the CANES are 11-3-0 on home ice and next to unbeatable there.

Today’s PICKS — Carolina HURRICANES -220 — LOSS

Boston BRUINS vs Seattle KRAKEN

There are 14 games slated for this evening in the NHL. Our game tonight takes us to the “Emerald City” of Seattle. The KRAKEN welcome the Boston BRUINS to Climate Pledge Arena. Two nights ago, the BRUINS got absolutely hammered in Winnipeg. They lost 8-1 to the Winnipeg JETS. While Boston's play on the road is suspect, obviously they are not that bad. expect the BRUINS to bounce back tonight.

Today’s PICK — Boston BRUINS -115 — LOSS