NHL Playoff Picks

NHL Friday

New York @ Pittsburgh (-1.5; +165) (L)

Yep, you read that right; If you aren’t feelin’ yourself today then this pick has nothing for you.  I know you’re wondering, “why is this asshole taking the Pens on the spread?”  Well, the Blue Shirts haven’t really shown shit this entire series.  They snuck out a win in game 1 and followed that up by getting shut out for 2 straight playoff games.  The Pens blew them the fuck out last game in MSG.  As much as I hate admitting it, Pittsburgh is getting scary at.. well.. a scary time.  Their goaltender (Fleury) has silenced the fuck out of his critics.  The Penguins are looking to cruise on to the Eastern Conference Finals and wait for whoever is left standing after the bloodbath between Montreal and Boston unfolds.  Peace out NYC. 

New York @ Pittsburgh (OVER 5; -125) (WINNER!) 

If you’ve watched the games so far in this series it is safe to say that the Penguins have progressively gotten better each game.  The Pens should bury the Rangers tonight at home and feed off the crowd. The Rangers will give it all they’ve got since it’s do or die, so the over is a safe bet. 

First Period Money Line

New York @ Pittsburgh (-150) (L)

Penguins will take control right from the start.  They should definitely have a lead after 1 period.

Chicago (-1.5;+220) @ Minnesota (L)

Minnesota had their fun in game 3.  They won one for the home crowd and the hockey loving state of Minnesota.  Now it’s time for the Stanley Cup Playoffs to continue and for Chicago to stomp the Wild into the fucking ground.  From my perspective, Chicago is so much better than Minnesota it’s comical. They’re better coached, they have better players, they have better goaltending, and if that’s not enough, they’ve won 2 of the last 4 Stanley Cups.  This team is the defending Stanley Cup Champions; they know how to get it done.  Their stars are in the prime of their career and if they win the cup for the second year in a row (3 out of the last 5) they will go down in NHL history as a dynasty.  Sorry Minnesota, you had a good run. 

Chicago @ Minnesota (UNDER 5; EVEN) (L)

I’m expecting a nice 3-0 beat down by the Hawks.  I don’t think it will get all crazy with tons of goals and shit.  Just a solid, decisive “you don’t fuckin belong on the ice with us”, beat down. One of those games where all the Wild fans go home and know they don’t have a chance in game 5 in Chi Town.   

  

First Period OVER/UNDER (L)

Chicago @ Minnesota (UNDER 1.5;-140)

Nothing special here; I expect a 1 goal first period.