1* free play on NJD@VAN to go UNDER the total ...

The Vancouver Canucks must be considered as one of the bigger surprises in the NHL this season after finishing the 2013-2014 season third last in the Eastern Conference. They've done so mostly by outscoring their opponents, but they will face a formidable Devils defense, and former Canuck Corey Schneider between he pipes.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Goaltending - Ryan Miller is showing a 13-3-0 record since joining the Canucks, which is a better record than any other No. 1 netminder in the NHL this season. He's done so despite a rather high 2.63 GAA, but tonight could be a good opportunity to better those numbers as he's posted a 1.54 GAA over the last 11 meetings with the Devils, winning seven of them. Corey Schneider is returning to face the club he represented 2008-2013 showing a 1.41 GAA with two shutouts over a 3-2-0 stretch.

2. Trends - Five of the Devils last six have gone under the total, and don't expect to see a lot of fireworks tonight as none of the last four meetings in Vancouver have gone over the total.

3. X-Factor - The Devils are testing their opponents goalie less than any other team in the NHL, bar Buffalo, averaging a lowly 26.4 shots per game.

Selection: This is a play on NJD@VAN to go under the total (Free)