Free NHL Picks

Minnesota Wild over Calgary Flames: Both teams are struggling. Much was expected from Minn this year after the signings of Parise and Suter. The offense is not putting the puck in the net and if it were not for very strong defense and goaltending things would be much worse.

St. Louis Blues over Nashville Predators: You would have to excuse Nash if they are out of gas tonight. This will game 7 of their 7 game road trip. They are off 2 OT wins vs. LA and SJ.

St. Louis Blues over Detroit Red Wings: We successfully played on Det last time out against Dall. However that was more a play against Dall in a bad spot than on Det. Det has a substantial injury list and are not the team they used to be.

Detroit Red Wings over Dallas Stars: Dall beat Det last Tues in Det 2-1.Even in that loss Det outshot Dall 40-32. This will be Dall 4th game in 6 nights.

Colorado Avalanche over Columbus Blue Jackets: Very tough spot for Colu tonight. This will be their 4th game in 6 nights already to start the season.

Vancouver Canucks over Calgary Flames: Not often will we lay this juice on a regular season NHL game but this one still has value.

Tampa Bay Lightning over New York Islanders: We won with Tb on opening night and will not hesitate to come back on them here as a slight road favorite. As long as TB gets adequate defense and goaltending (which this year both areas should be vastly improved) with their firepower they will be a force.

Tampa Bay Lightning over Washington Capitals: Wash has a new coach a new system and a goalie that has had a brief good run in Holtby.

Los Angeles Kings over New Jersey Devils: All games in the playoffs include OT. Yes Nj has made it a series somewhat.

Los Angeles Kings over New Jersey Devils: All games in the playoffs include OT. The series shifts to La after 2 OT wins by the Kings.