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The Coach's NHL Puckline PUNISHER
(NHL) Calgary vs. Anaheim,
Point Spread: 1.50 | -170.00 Calgary (Away)
Result: Loss
Point Spread: 1.50 | -170.00 Calgary (Away)
Result: Loss
The Anaheim Ducks will enter the All Star break leading the league no matter the outcome in this game. They're off four consecutive wins, but needed a shootout to get the decision against the Kings their last time out. The Calgary Flames are off four straight wins as well, and have split the season series with the Ducks so far with both games decided by one goal. I don't think this contest will be any different.
Here are my keys to the game:
1. The Flames D - Injuries to Jonas Hiller and Karri Ramo gave Joni Ortio a chance to prove himself in goal. And he has certainly made the most of it, going a perfect 4-0-0 with a 1.23 GAA over his four starts, and is likely to tend the net tonight again. He's had good support from his skaters as well, and if they can show the same resilience tonight as they have over recent games they'll certainly give the Ducks a run for their money.
2. Road Warriors - The Flames are 14-9-1 on the road for the season, coming off five consecutive wins away from home. It's almost now or never for them to end a 0-14-5 stretch at Honda Center.
3. X-Factor - Sean Monahan is red hot, scoring in three straight contests.
Selection: This is a play on the Calgary Flames +1.5 (8*)
Here are my keys to the game:
1. The Flames D - Injuries to Jonas Hiller and Karri Ramo gave Joni Ortio a chance to prove himself in goal. And he has certainly made the most of it, going a perfect 4-0-0 with a 1.23 GAA over his four starts, and is likely to tend the net tonight again. He's had good support from his skaters as well, and if they can show the same resilience tonight as they have over recent games they'll certainly give the Ducks a run for their money.
2. Road Warriors - The Flames are 14-9-1 on the road for the season, coming off five consecutive wins away from home. It's almost now or never for them to end a 0-14-5 stretch at Honda Center.
3. X-Factor - Sean Monahan is red hot, scoring in three straight contests.
Selection: This is a play on the Calgary Flames +1.5 (8*)