Game Predictions Nov 28, 2006
2 for 2 last night, and both were upsets. Nifty. November Prediction totals: 104-for-179; 58.1%.
Here are tonight’s picks:
Away Home Prediction
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Atlanta NY Rangers Atlanta
Anaheim Edmonton Edmonton
Columbus Vancouver Vancouver
Colorado Calgary Calgary
NY Islanders Pittsburgh Pittsburgh
San Jose St. Louis San Jose
Ottawa Carolina Carolina
Boston Toronto Toronto
Washington Tampa Bay Tampa Bay
Florida Montreal Montreal
Anaheim in Edmonton should be one hell of a game. The Ducks could be without both JS Giguere and Ilya Bryzgalov, which would significantly hurt their chances against a very skilled Edmonton team. On the other hand from all reports Michael Wall looked decent enough in his debut. I’m sure the Ducks would prefer to have either of their regulars back, of course.
Islanders versus Penguins could easily go the other way, especially if the Isles are Yashin-less and the Pens get Crosby back for this game. I do hope the Islanders can continue their strong start without their captain. Ted Nolan deserves it.
Ottawa in Carolina should also be a good game. Both the Sens and the Hurricanes have been hot lately, although I’d say the Senators need the win a little more.
Boston in Toronto should be a big win for the Leafs. While Tim Thomas has been hot recently, he’s not a terribly consistent goaltender. More importantly, the Leafs have lost twice to their divisional rival in the last few weeks and they are, or at least should be, embarrassed by their display in those two games. Maybe they can get a decent cycle going and avoid dumping the puck into Zdeno Chara’s corner.