The NHL takes over this Wednesday, the 1st of March with a huge 12 game slate. As usual, we are bringing you our weekly Wednesday tips, this week featuring the massive clash between the New York Rangers and Washington Capitals as well as a few other big games below.
Washington Capitals at New York Rangers (11.00 am AEDT)
The Caps visit Lundqvist and the Rangers on Wednesday morning. The Caps are still on top and lead the league standings, even though they lost in regulation to the Predators in Nashville last game. Both of these teams met only a week ago, with the Rangers prevailing for a 2-1 victory in New York. Mats Zuccarello was the hero scoring late in the third period and Lundqvist was once again solid. Washington do have a fantastic record with losing consecutive games straight in the regulation period. The last time this happened was way back at the start of the season in November. The Caps are 16-8-6 on the road this year and are ranked first in goals allowed. Holtby will step in for this game as they try and beat the Rangers on home ice.
The Rangers have beaten the Caps twice this season and have kept the Caps to three goals in two games thanks to Hendrik Lundqvist who seems to bring his best versus the Caps. New York have recently won two straight and now find themselves third in the Metropolitian standings ahead of Columbus. Lundqvist will start as he pushes for three straight over arch rivals Washington.
Last time met NYR 2-1
TIP: Washington Capitals H2H- $1.88 at Sportsbet
Columbus Blue Jackets at Montreal Canadians (11.30 am AEDT)
The Jackets visit the Bell Center to take of Montreal Wednesday as they look to continue their great form after beating the Islanders 7-0 with Joonas Korpisalo claiming the shutout win and Josh Anderson alongside Nick Foligno scoring twice. Columbus have scored 12 goals in the past two games and are playing some of their best hockey in almost two months. It seems like the break came at a good time, Columbus were 10-11-1 after the 16 game win streak. Bobrovsky will start once again and will try and notch his 33rd game of the season.
Some fans are unsure with Montreal at the moment and are pointing the finger at their offense. They came up with the 3-2 OT win in Toronto last game but have only managed six goals in the past three matches. Lucky for them the defensive side is holding up as they continue to stretch the opposition. Carey Price will be rested this game and in come Montoya with a 7-5-3 record. Montreal are 18-9-4 at home and need this win against a top team.
Last time met CBJ 2-1
TIP: Montreal Canadiens H2H- $1.71 at Sportsbet
Los Angeles Kings at Calgary Flames (1.00pm AEDT)
There is some small hype around the LA Kings, with Quick coming back from injury.
Quick had his first start in 59 games due to a groin injury and got the 4-1 victory over Anaheim. This win was also helped by Tyler Toffoli who scored a double in the third period to secure the win. LA are outside the wildcard position and have a not so good record on the road holding a 14-16-3 record.
Calgary are one of the hottest teams in the Western Conference. The Flames have won four straight on the road and find themselves pushing to catch Anaheim and Edmonton who are ahead of them. Johnny Gaudreau has helped his team on the road with eight points in the last four games. After losing 5-0 to the Kings late last year the Flames will be Hoping for revenge in this one.
Last time met LAK 5-0
TIP: Calgary Flames- Double Result - $4.45 at Sportsbet
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