NHL Picks

Dougie Hamilton leads all NHL defensemen in both shots on goal (39) and shot attempts (79) over the last 10 games. He recorded at least three shots on target in nine of them. Hamilton has cleared 2.5 shots in 20 of the last 22 games when logging at least two minutes of power play ice, which is a common benchmark to clear skating on the top unit.

The Sabres have been shot out of a cannon since the NHL resumed play, winning all three games, scoring 11 goals in the process. They are the healthier of the two sides here, as Vegas has injury concerns with Mark Stone, and both Marner and Theodore are questionable for this one. I'll take the hotter side here at home at a cheap price.

Chicago has just two wins in its last 10, and has had a clumsy road trip that won't get any easier in Winnipeg. The Jets will stand tall on home ice tonight.

Coronato has been solid for the Flames this season, contributing 30 points overall. He’s averaging 2.53 SOG per game. The 23-year-old is making things happen in the offensive end right now, despite the lack of goals and assists. Coronato has cashed the Over in shots on net in four of his last five appearances. 

Duchene has cashed the Over in helpers in four of his last five outings dating back to the start of February. The Stars are in Calgary this evening to face the Flames. Last season, Duchene had three assists in three meetings with Calgary.

Darren Raddysh ranks 3rd among defensemen in shot attempts and 2nd in shots on target over the past 10 games. He cleared 2.5 shots in nine of them, missing by one shot against the Panthers.

The volume should remain high against the Wild. They rank dead last in suppressing shots from defensemen and 30th defending Raddysh’s primary shooting zone over the last 10 games.

Raddysh has excelled in similar matchups with or without Victor Hedman in the lineup. He has registered 3+ shots in 10 of his last 12 games against Bottom-10 teams in shots allowed to blueliners.

The 24-year-old has found the back of the net in two of his last three appearances, and he’s already scored three goals since the Olympic break, building on his huge goal in the final. Boldy is second in the NHL with 35 goals. 

Caufield has scored in both games since the Caandiens returned to action last Thursday and has 14 goals in his last 12 games. He faces a Sharks squad that allows the third-most goals in the NHL.

Necas has compiled five helpers across his last four games, cashing the Over in assists in all but one contest since the break. The 27-year-old had two helpers on Monday evening in a victory over the Los Angeles Kings. He has 20 assists in 28 road games, and the Avs visit the Anaheim Ducks tonight.