YTD: 80 - 56 - 17, [+ 65.0]
SERIES TOTALS: 10 - 6, [+ 5.0]
With the exception of the eventual outcome the first game of the series, everything pretty much went according to how i predicted. The Kings came out a little flat to start the game, made a few costly mistakes in which the Rangers pounced on their opportunities when they got them, but as the game wore on the Kings found their skating legs and were able to sustain constant fore-checking pressure on the Rags throughout the game which led to turnovers and thus, the eventual OT game winner by Williams. In summary, the Rangers played very well and did everything they had to to do in order to steal a road win but just weren't rewarded with a victory. Meanwhile, LA played very sub par for their standards and played like garbage yet they still ended up winning the game that they probably didn't deserve.
So what's to expect for tonight?? Well, for starters i am pretty certain that if coach Sutter didn't have his team's focus & attention before the start of this series that he certainly does by now. Which will only mean the Kings will shore up their defensive & neutral zone coverages limiting the Rangers team speed and odd man rushes to even less offensive zone room space. Also, you can fully expect LA to continue to ground & pound the Rangers senseless with their aggressive forecheck. In other words, you can look for the LA Juggernauts to show up tonight and play like they mean business which doesn't bode well for the Rangers.
Really liking the Kings chances to rebound tonight with a total team effort and refocus in what should be another close game.
NYR @ LA: KINGS ML (3.0 u)
NYR @ LA: KINGS -1.0 (2.0 u)
NYR @ LA: Game Total OVER 5.0 (2.0 u)
NYR @ LA: Overtime YES (1.0 u)
Stanley Cup
KINGS +300 (2.0 u)
KINGS +225 (1.0 u)
As always, good luck everyone and be sure to bet wisely & responsibly.
Let's keep this steam train rolling!
SteamR Out !!!