PREMIUM
The Coach's NHL Puckline PUNISHER
(NHL) Calgary vs. Anaheim,
Point Spread: 1.50 | -133.00 Calgary (Away)
Result: Win
Point Spread: 1.50 | -133.00 Calgary (Away)
Result: Win
The Calgary Flames are facing elimination tonight as they'll battle the Anaheim Ducks in Game 5 of this Western Conference semifinals series. I don't expect them to roll over and we're getting a fair price on them on the puckline in a game that is very likely to go past regulation.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Never Underestimate The Flames - Calgary has been coming from behind all season long punishing teams when they least expect it. I've been impressed with this teams attitude throughout the season and I think this do or die situation will bring out the best of the players.
2. The Flames to Bounce Back - Calgary was held to two goals in Friday's 4-2 defeat but is 4-1 in its last 5 games playing on one days rest and 8-2 in its last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
3. X-Factor - Corey Perry leads the league in playoff scoring with 14 points but was held off the scoresheet Friday. If the Flames can slow him down once again then they have a real shot at winning this game outright.
Selection: This is a play on the Calgary Flames +1.5 (8*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Never Underestimate The Flames - Calgary has been coming from behind all season long punishing teams when they least expect it. I've been impressed with this teams attitude throughout the season and I think this do or die situation will bring out the best of the players.
2. The Flames to Bounce Back - Calgary was held to two goals in Friday's 4-2 defeat but is 4-1 in its last 5 games playing on one days rest and 8-2 in its last 10 after scoring 2 goals or less in their previous game.
3. X-Factor - Corey Perry leads the league in playoff scoring with 14 points but was held off the scoresheet Friday. If the Flames can slow him down once again then they have a real shot at winning this game outright.
Selection: This is a play on the Calgary Flames +1.5 (8*)