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The Coach's NHL Afternoon ANNIHILATOR - 10* Top Rated
(NHL) Boston vs. Philadelphia,
Money Line: -105.00 Boston (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: -105.00 Boston (Away)
Result: Win
The Philadelphia Flyers have opened a four game home-stand with back-to-back wins against the Senators and the Caps. Tonight's opponent the Boston Bruins are off two consecutive wins as well and prevailed 2-1 when two teams matched up in the season opener. I favor the Bruins in this match-up as well.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Special Teams - The Bruins have not had much success on the power play over recent road games, but are 4-for-12 over their last six games overall. A power play opportunity is the same no matter the venue, and they should start converting away from home soon as well. They've done well on shorthanded situations killing off 12 straight penalties. The same can not be said about the Flyers who's sporting the very worst penalty kill unit in the NHL.
2. Road Warriors - The Bruins defeated the Penguins 3-2 in overtime their last game away from home and have won eight of the last 10 meetings in Philadelphia.
3. X-Factor - Loui Eriksson is third on the Bruins in goals and is likely to be back after sitting out in Thursday's 3-0 win against the Devils with a hand-injury.
Selection: This is a play on the Boston Bruins (10*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. Special Teams - The Bruins have not had much success on the power play over recent road games, but are 4-for-12 over their last six games overall. A power play opportunity is the same no matter the venue, and they should start converting away from home soon as well. They've done well on shorthanded situations killing off 12 straight penalties. The same can not be said about the Flyers who's sporting the very worst penalty kill unit in the NHL.
2. Road Warriors - The Bruins defeated the Penguins 3-2 in overtime their last game away from home and have won eight of the last 10 meetings in Philadelphia.
3. X-Factor - Loui Eriksson is third on the Bruins in goals and is likely to be back after sitting out in Thursday's 3-0 win against the Devils with a hand-injury.
Selection: This is a play on the Boston Bruins (10*)