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**$20 TUESDAY** Rogers' TOTAL DOMINATION! 3-0 SWEEP Monday!
(NHL) Chicago vs. Las Vegas,
Total: 6.00 | -125.00 Under
Result: Push
Total: 6.00 | -125.00 Under
Result: Push
The set-up: The Vegas Golden Knights have opened 6-1-0 despite losing goaltenders. No. 1 goalie Marc-Andre Fleury was the first to go down with a concussion, Calvin Pickard was traded and now waiver pickup Malcolm Subban has been lost for at least four weeks with a lower-body injury in Saturday's 3-2 overtime victory over St. Louis. The 5-2-2 Chicago Blackhawks will pay a visit Tuesday night to Las Vegas, after winning 4-2 in Arizona on Saturday to open a quick two-game road trip.
Chicago: The Blackhawks exploded for 15 goals in their first two games but have a more modest 17 over their last seven contests. However, Chicago has played well defensively, allowing 2.44 GPG (5th), with netminder Corey Crawford leading the way with five wins a 1.86 GAA and 945 SP. Defenseman Michal Kempny (plus-6 rating) in addition to rookie blueliner Jan Rutta (two goals, five points, plus-5) are off to strong starts. Brandon Saad tops the team with six goals but has been held off the scoresheet in each of the last three games. Former Hart Trophy winner Patrick Kane notched his fourth goal and team-leading 11th point in Chicago's win in Arizona on Saturday.
Vegas: The Golden Knights are the first team to win six of their first seven games in their inaugural season!. Three of their victories have come in OT and despite the etam's goaltending issues, Vegas coming is allowing 2.43 GPG (4th). Fleury is making progress and could be back soon but former Columbus second-round pick Oscar Dansk, who stopped 10 of 11 shots in Saturday's victory, will likely be in net Tuesday backed up by Maxime Lagace. James Neal has not scored in three games but leads the team with six goals overall and fellow forward Oscar Lindberg is the only other player with more than two goals (three). Rookie Alex Tuch, given a chance with injuries to fellow forwards Jonathan Marchessault and Erik Haula, has posted two goals and an assist in three games with the Golden Knights after playing six scoreless games with Minnesota in 2016-17.
The pick: I realize that Chicago's scoring has decreased since its fast start but the Blackhawks should be to take advantage of the Golden Knights' situation in net. That said, Vegas just seems to find ways to win. Therefore, the Over will be an 8* play.
Chicago: The Blackhawks exploded for 15 goals in their first two games but have a more modest 17 over their last seven contests. However, Chicago has played well defensively, allowing 2.44 GPG (5th), with netminder Corey Crawford leading the way with five wins a 1.86 GAA and 945 SP. Defenseman Michal Kempny (plus-6 rating) in addition to rookie blueliner Jan Rutta (two goals, five points, plus-5) are off to strong starts. Brandon Saad tops the team with six goals but has been held off the scoresheet in each of the last three games. Former Hart Trophy winner Patrick Kane notched his fourth goal and team-leading 11th point in Chicago's win in Arizona on Saturday.
Vegas: The Golden Knights are the first team to win six of their first seven games in their inaugural season!. Three of their victories have come in OT and despite the etam's goaltending issues, Vegas coming is allowing 2.43 GPG (4th). Fleury is making progress and could be back soon but former Columbus second-round pick Oscar Dansk, who stopped 10 of 11 shots in Saturday's victory, will likely be in net Tuesday backed up by Maxime Lagace. James Neal has not scored in three games but leads the team with six goals overall and fellow forward Oscar Lindberg is the only other player with more than two goals (three). Rookie Alex Tuch, given a chance with injuries to fellow forwards Jonathan Marchessault and Erik Haula, has posted two goals and an assist in three games with the Golden Knights after playing six scoreless games with Minnesota in 2016-17.
The pick: I realize that Chicago's scoring has decreased since its fast start but the Blackhawks should be to take advantage of the Golden Knights' situation in net. That said, Vegas just seems to find ways to win. Therefore, the Over will be an 8* play.
