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NHL Featured Picks and Predictions: Canucks Vs Kings

NHL Featured Game – Vancouver Canucks Vs LA Kings

I’d love to feature a very low confidence upset pick on the Nashville Predators, but with goalie confirmation still pending, let’s go with the Canucks game.

The Vancouver Canucks were carried in February by a two-goalie system that really worked. That said, Roberto Luongo allowed 8 goals in a single game, while Cory Schneider has been mediocre. Playing for a chance to take over the top spot again, Schneider needs to be better. Against a middling LA Kings offense, Schneider simply needs to deliver a win.

The LA Kings have turned  ... 

NHL Picks, Predictions: Detroit Red Wings at LA Kings

NHL Featured Game – Hockey Picks: Detroit Red Wings at LA Kings

For me, this game comes down to the tremendous goaltending edge the Red Wings have against Jonathan Bernier. Jimmy Howard can be one of the best in hockey, and the backup goaltender for the Kings faces a deep and talented top six for the Detroit Red Wings. He will need to play his best game to keep pace with Howard.

THe Kings offense isn’t all that overpowering, and I think the Red Wings can shut them down. I don’t, however, see the Kings completely shutting down a suddenly-hot  ... 

NHL Picks and Predictions: LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers

NHL Featured Game – LA Kings at Edmonton Oilers

I’m going to do a rare treat for you guys today because I’m a little late with the post. Not only will I give you my analysis, the computer output for this game, and the typical prediction, I’m going to give Stanley’s expert pick as well. Stanley has been on fire in the VIP club, and when our picks align we are unstoppable. Unfortunately, this is not the case with this game.

Z-Code is confused. It’s a two-star game winner pick, with 3 star underdog value. It’s a 57% victory ML prediction  ...