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NHL Betting: Capitals Try for Winning Month Against Blue Jackets

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals (Flickr Creative Commons)
The Washington Capitals are coming on strong in the Eastern Conference, finally showing signs that they’ve adjusted to head coach Dale Hunter’s new systems. They’re trying to put together a winning month of December, and face the lowly Columbus Blue Jackets to close out 2011. Have faith in the new system? Bet on the NHL's Stanley Cup futures now.   The Caps are playing the second half of a back-to-back to close out the 2011 portion of the schedule. After facing Buffalo on Friday night,...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 30, 2011 //

NHL Betting: Maple Leafs Goaltending in Question for Game in Carolina

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The Toronto Maple Leafs have a goaltending question to answer. Who should start between the pipes tonight against the Carolina Hurricanes: James Reimer or Jonas Gustavsson? Will the wrong goalie decision affect Toronto’s NHL betting odds? Bet with Bovada today.   This is the third of four meetings between the Leafs and ‘Canes this season, and second in Carolina. Toronto lost the first game on the road 3-2 with third-string goaltender Ben Scrivens in net, while Reimer took home a 2-1...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 29, 2011 //

NHL Betting: Weber Out for One-Game to Possibly Forever

Shea Weber of the Nashville Predators (Flickr Creative Commons)
Sidney Crosby taught us that it can take almost a year to fully recover from a concussion, and even then, “fully” may not be the right word. However, at the other end of the spectrum appears to be Nashville Predators captain Shea Weber, who may miss as little as two games.  Will Weber's health impact his club's NHL futures? Bet with Bovada today.   The Predators announced on Tuesday that Weber is out with a concussion, but today said that he may be ready in time for Friday’s game...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 28, 2011 //

NHL Betting: The Battle of Crumbling Seasons Goes as Caps Visit Sabres

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals (Flickr Creative Commons)
The NHL managed to go an entire weekend without reporting on a single concussion. Much of that has to do with no games being played. But with the Christmas break over, the league will try to legitimately extend the injury-free streak in a full slate of game action this week, including 10 games tonight, highlighted by the Washington Capitals visiting the Buffalo Sabres. Get all your NHL futures odds at the online sportsbook. Both of these teams are just below the playoff cutoff line in the...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 26, 2011 //

NHL Betting: Montoya, Ullstrom both out for Islanders with Concussions

Al Montoya of the New York Islanders (Flickr Creative Commons)
If you’ve been keeping track of the growing list of NHL players going on IR with concussions this season, then get your pen ready as the league announced several new members of the not-so-exclusive club on Wednesday. Among them were two New York Islanders: goalie Al Montoya and forward David Ullstrom.Bet on the NHL's Stanley Cup futures list now.   Both Montoya and Ullstrom were injured in the Islanders’ game against the Jets on Tuesday. Winnipeg forward Evander Kane crashed into Montoya...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 23, 2011 //

NHL Betting: Giroux to be a Game-Time Decision in Dallas

Claude Giroux of the Philadelphia Flyers (Flickr Creative Commons)
News out of Philadelphia suggests that NHL scoring leader Claude Giroux will be a game-time decision for tonight’s game against Dallas. Giroux has missed the last four games with a concussion.  Bet on the NHL's Stanley Cup odds now.   Having Giroux back may not have much of an impact tonight, but returning sooner rather than later will definitely help the Flyers’ Stanley Cup futures. Then again, Sidney Crosby returned after 10 months and had a four-point night in his first game back, so...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 21, 2011 //

NHL Betting: Armstrong Out With Secret Concussion

Colby Armstrong of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Flickr Creative Commons)
It’s bad enough that NHL players are suffering a rash of concussions recently, but it’s worse that some players still feel the need to hide it from their teams. That’s the latest out of Toronto, where it appears that Leafs winger Colby Armstrong has been dealing with symptoms since Saturday. Get your NHL odds at Bovada.   Knowing the dangers that come with a concussion, and especially how the NHL is trying to deal with them, it’s odd that Armstrong would hide it from his team. What...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 20, 2011 //

NHL Betting: Turris Gets Ticket out of Phoenix, Moving to Ottawa

Kyle Turris of the Phoenix Coyotes (Flickr Creative Commons)
The Ottawa Senators have problems, that much can’t be denied. Defensively, they allow more goals per game than any other team in the league and offensively, they have trouble up the middle. With a trade over the weekend, the Sens may have addressed both situations effectively. Bet on the NHL's Stanley Cup futures board now.   On Saturday, Ottawa completed a trade with the Phoenix Coyotes, acquiring disgruntled forward Kyle Turris in exchange for defensive liability David Rundblad. Phoenix...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 19, 2011 //

NHL Betting: Sputtering Kings Skate into the Motor City

Jimmy Howard of the Detroit Red Wings (Flickr Creative Commons)
  The Los Angeles Kings turned in a typical offensive performance against the Detroit Red Wings last time they met; they'll be looking for an atypical effort on Saturday night as the clubs meet on the NHL betting board again.  Get these and the rest of your NHL odds at Bovada.   The Kings have had plenty of trouble putting the puck in the net this season, and when they hosted the Red Wings back on November 19 they only managed to beat Jimmy Howard once in a 4-1 Detroit road win.  Mike...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 16, 2011 //

NHL Betting: Leafs, Sabres Renew Rivalry in NHL Action

Phil Kessel of the Toronto Maple Leafs (Flickr Creative Commons)
With just five wins in their past 10 games the Toronto Maple Leafs have cooled down considerably since they burst out of the gates atop the NHL standings. They'll look to get some of that early-season magic back starting on Friday night when they play on the road in Buffalo in one of the NHL betting matchups at Bovada's online sportsbook.  Get your hockey odds today.   Toronto is now closer to last place in the Northeast Division than they are to first place, as they're four points behind the...
// By: Dustin Scott // Dec 16, 2011 //

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