Eleven NHL games on Tuesday, and a Game Pick on every one. Two get the full treatment: Boston at Carolina, the two best goal differentials in the East, and Buffalo at San Jose.
Goalies matter more than anything in a hockey bet. As of 6:15 PM ET most of tonight’s are confirmed, and we note the ones that aren’t, so check those before puck drop. These are leans, and every pick lands on the receipts page win or lose.
Blue Jackets at Flyers, 7:00 PM ET
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Philadelphia is 3-7-3 and has been outscored 42-24. Dan Vladar is confirmed for the Flyers, and Cam Talbot is confirmed for Columbus. Blue Jackets.
Bruins at Hurricanes, 8:00 PM ET, ESPN
Plus 22 against plus 18, and Boston is the one getting plus money. Full write-up: Bruins vs Hurricanes picks.
Kings at Blackhawks, 8:00 PM ET
Chicago is 3-8-0, has lost three straight and has allowed 43 goals. Spencer Knight is confirmed for the Hawks. Kings.
Canadiens at Blues, 8:00 PM ET
Jacob Fowler is confirmed for Montreal, and he’s 5-1-0 at 92.4%. Even money on the hotter goalie. Habs.
Islanders at Predators, 8:00 PM ET
The Islanders have allowed 29 goals in 11 games, and Nashville is 4-3-4. Semyon Varlamov is confirmed instead of Ilya Sorokin. Isles at even money.
Devils at Stars, 8:00 PM ET
Dallas has won five straight, but tonight it starts backup Casey DeSmith instead of Jake Oettinger. New Jersey starts Connor Hellebuyck in his Devils debut after Friday’s trade from Winnipeg. The case against: Hellebuyck hasn’t played a game this season, and Monday was his first practice with his new team. Devils.
Panthers at Jets, 8:00 PM ET
Both teams start their backups, and both are confirmed: Akira Schmid for Florida and Clay Stevenson for Winnipeg. With the goalies about even, the home team at plus money is the side. Jets.
Wild at Mammoth, 9:00 PM ET
Jesper Wallstedt is 7-2-2 at 91.8%, and Utah’s Karel Vejmelka is at 87.8%. Both are confirmed. Minnesota is also plus 11 on the season. Wild.
Senators at Golden Knights, 10:00 PM ET
Ottawa starts Jonas Johansson, who has played one game this season (86.2%), instead of Linus Ullmark (94.5%). Adin Hill is confirmed for Vegas. Knights.
Canucks at Ducks, 10:00 PM ET
Vancouver is 2-10-1, 0-9-1 in its last ten, and has allowed 60 goals. At plus money, the puck line is the play. Ducks.
Sabres at Sharks, 10:30 PM ET, ESPN
Buffalo has allowed 41 goals in 11 games and is favored on the road anyway. Full write-up: Sabres vs Sharks picks.
Lines as posted Tuesday. Goalies updated at 6:15 PM ET, so check the unconfirmed ones before puck drop.
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