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Posts from the ‘NHL’ Category

18
May

Game 2 Expectations for the 2010 NHL Conference Finals

Most NBA bettors are probably familiar with the Zig-Zag Theory, but they probably have no idea what they’re missing in the NHL playoffs this year. Betting on road teams to win an NHL playoff series when given the opportunity has been absolute money, as they have won 11 of … Read more

14
May

Can the Bruins top the Celtics’ playoff performance?

It can be debated whether the Montreal Canadiens’ Game 7 upset of the Washington Capitals or Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2010 NHL playoffs was the biggest of all-time, but what can’t be argued is how dominant road teams have been. The Canadiens became the 10th road team in the Read more

12
May

Do home teams finally have an advantage in NHL playoffs?

It sounds like a broken record by now, but you simply can’t deny the success road teams have enjoyed in the 2010 NHL playoffs. Clearly, home ice means absolutely nothing while the Chicago Blackhawks might just parlay their road success into their first appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals since … Read more
11
May

Chicago Blackhawks proving to be road warriors

The Chicago Blackhawks enter Game 6 of their conference semifinal series against the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday as a talented but still young team that has somehow found a way to come up with big wins away from the pressure-filled United Center. There’s no simple explanation for why the Blackhawks … Read more

5
May

Why NHL playoff games are more high-scoring in 2010

If you’ve been looking at the ESPN BottomLine lately, you’re probably wondering if the NHL is really in the playoffs. The San Jose Sharks and Detroit Red Wings have combined for 21 goals in the first three games of their Western Conference semifinal series – all won by San Jose … Read more