NHL Picks and Predictions – Florida Panthers at New Jersey Devils
One of my greatest hockey memories came last season… Game Seven, double overtime, first round of the playoffs. Thousands of dollars on the line, a beautiful girl beside me, in Florida at the game in enemy territory when Adam Henrique buried the game winning goal, pushing the Devils through the first round and ultimately to the Stanley Cup.
Martin Brodeur has 665 wins. This could be historic win number 666 – the Devils’ number, and the Devils’ goalie. I don’t think mere Panthers, struggling this year and banged up considerably, will stand in the way.
The Panthers are playing better in their last few games, but I think their season is long over. Injuries to some of their best players, goaltending rotations, and poor play have derailed the Panthers’ hopes of making it back to the playoffs. That probably makes them even angrier when they play the team that knocked them out last year.
That’s enough backstory, but game analysis will be key here. New Jersey has better offense, both defenses are terrible, and a healthy Martin Brodeur gives the Devils the edge. On home ice with a decent line, the Devils look good here. Most of my system is satisfied, and I’m happy to bet with confidence here.
Z-Code lends strong support with 3.5 stars and 70% ML Confidence. I’m medium confidence here.
Devils 4 – Panthers 2
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