NHL Picks

The Oilers have scored 17 goals over their last three games and are still just 1–2 straight up because they can’t get a save. They recently traded for defender Connor Murphy, but he won’t be available tonight. That sets up a strong offensive matchup for the Ottawa Senators. Claude Giroux is centering Drake Batherson and Tim Stützle on the top line, and the full trio to record a point is priced at +300. In a game where Ottawa could realistically score four or more goals, that number stands out.

Ullmark is 3-0-1 record with a .919 save percentage and 2.47 goals saved above expected since returning from a leave, and I’m expecting him to face oodles of rubber against the Oilers. The Oil have averaged 32.9 shots across their past 15 games, and Edmonton also averages 31.2 shots per home game for the season, after all.

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. 

Michael Misa is playing on the second line and PP2. The No.2 overall pick is playing a big role offensively at 19 years old and has points in three straight and in seven of his last 11. He played a season-high 15:39 Sunday vs. Winnipeg, and this game could be a trackmeet as Montreal is not getting saves. These two teams will meet next Saturday again. 

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.