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Rogers' Wednesday SURE SHOT >> Won With Rangers Tuesday!
(NHL) Anaheim vs. Edmonton,
Money Line: -125.00 Edmonton (Home)
Result: Loss
Money Line: -125.00 Edmonton (Home)
Result: Loss
The set-up: The Anaheim Ducks won the Pacific Division for the fifth straight time in the 2016-17 season but just barely, as the Edmonton Oilers finished just two points behind them. The Oilers then won Games 1 and 2 at the Honda Center to take a 2-0 lead in this second round series, before the Ducks were able to win 6-3 on Sunday at Rogers Place. Sunday's triumph in Edmonton gives the Ducks a 3-0 in Alberta this season plus Anaheim also he won both encounters during its first-round series against the Flames in Calgary. All of a sudden, the pressure is back on the Oilers, who are 27-13-5 on home ice this season, including the playoffs.
Anaheim: Jakob Silfverberg recorded his first career multi-goal performance and extended his goal-scoring streak to three contests after tallying twice in Sunday's victory. His six goals trail only Pittsburgh rookie Jake Guentzel for the league lead while his 31 career points (10 goals, 21 assists) in 30 playoff games over the last three seasons underscores his worth "when it counts!" Forward Patrick Eaves was seen wearing a walking boot following Game 3 on the heels of a neutral-zone collision with former Duck Patrick Maroon in the third period. He joined defenseman Kevin Bieksa (lower body) in the stands during Tuesday's battle drills, with his availability to play in Game 4 depending greatly on if he's able to skate on Wednesday morning, coach Randy Carlyle said. Bieksa's status is much clearer as he will miss his third straight contest on Wednesday.
Edmonton: Connor McDavid had a goal in Game 3 but his minus-2 rating on Sunday shows that the 20-year-old still has things to learn, despite his 100-point regular-season performance (he's one of three, Hart Trophy finalists). The Oilers may also be concerned regarding goalie Cam Talbot, who now owns an .898 save percentage in his past six starts, after recording two shutouts in the previous three contests.
The pick: The visitor has won the first three games of this series and that isn't exactly news in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. Road teams have won 30 of the first 53 games this postseason. However, home ice 'ruled' last night (both Rangers and Predators won) and I'll back the home team here, making Edmonton an 8* play.
Anaheim: Jakob Silfverberg recorded his first career multi-goal performance and extended his goal-scoring streak to three contests after tallying twice in Sunday's victory. His six goals trail only Pittsburgh rookie Jake Guentzel for the league lead while his 31 career points (10 goals, 21 assists) in 30 playoff games over the last three seasons underscores his worth "when it counts!" Forward Patrick Eaves was seen wearing a walking boot following Game 3 on the heels of a neutral-zone collision with former Duck Patrick Maroon in the third period. He joined defenseman Kevin Bieksa (lower body) in the stands during Tuesday's battle drills, with his availability to play in Game 4 depending greatly on if he's able to skate on Wednesday morning, coach Randy Carlyle said. Bieksa's status is much clearer as he will miss his third straight contest on Wednesday.
Edmonton: Connor McDavid had a goal in Game 3 but his minus-2 rating on Sunday shows that the 20-year-old still has things to learn, despite his 100-point regular-season performance (he's one of three, Hart Trophy finalists). The Oilers may also be concerned regarding goalie Cam Talbot, who now owns an .898 save percentage in his past six starts, after recording two shutouts in the previous three contests.
The pick: The visitor has won the first three games of this series and that isn't exactly news in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. Road teams have won 30 of the first 53 games this postseason. However, home ice 'ruled' last night (both Rangers and Predators won) and I'll back the home team here, making Edmonton an 8* play.
