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Stephen Nover's Friday Wipeout Winner
(NHL) Pittsburgh vs. NY Islanders,
Money Line: -150.00 Pittsburgh (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: -150.00 Pittsburgh (Away)
Result: Win
I understand this is a high road price to lay, but I want the Penguins going for me in this matchup and spot.
The Penguins are coming off an embarrassing 7-1 road loss to the Capitals two days ago. That was the defending Stanley Cup champions first of three straight road games. This is the middle one.
Even with that defeat, Pittsburgh still has won 40 of its last 56 games. The Penguins, by the way, are 7-0 in those rare instances when they lose by three or more goals.
The Penguins won't have Patric Hornqvist, their third-leading goal scorer. He suffered a concussion against the Capitals. The Penguins, though, held a team meeting before Thursday's practice. They are at their best under adversity.
The Penguins also are playing a weak opponent.
The Islanders are 2-8 in their last 10 games with three losses in a row. This has coincided with their best player, John Tavares, scoring only one goal in his last nine games.
The Penguins are coming off an embarrassing 7-1 road loss to the Capitals two days ago. That was the defending Stanley Cup champions first of three straight road games. This is the middle one.
Even with that defeat, Pittsburgh still has won 40 of its last 56 games. The Penguins, by the way, are 7-0 in those rare instances when they lose by three or more goals.
The Penguins won't have Patric Hornqvist, their third-leading goal scorer. He suffered a concussion against the Capitals. The Penguins, though, held a team meeting before Thursday's practice. They are at their best under adversity.
The Penguins also are playing a weak opponent.
The Islanders are 2-8 in their last 10 games with three losses in a row. This has coincided with their best player, John Tavares, scoring only one goal in his last nine games.
