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Phoenix vs. Nashville
Ron’s Comment: The Coyotes are 3-7 vs. Central Division opponents in their last 10 games and the Preds are getting some great goaltending of late. When NASHVILLE team played as a home team - before a division game - With 1 day off - Scored 5 or more goals FOR in their last game; the Predators are 9-1-2 SU in this situation since ’99.
Prediction: Nashville 3 Phoenix 2
St.Louis vs. Dallas
Ron’s Comment: Not a good spot for the Blues, as they are 1-6 SU in their last 7 trips to Dallas and 0-10 SU vs. Pacific division opponents in their last 10 games. When DALLAS team played as a home team - After a conference game - Scored 0 or less goals FOR in their last game; the Stars are 12-1-2 SU in this role since ’97.
Prediction: Dallas 4 St.Louis 2
Columbus vs. Edmonton
Ron’s Comment: The Jackets have lost 2 straight and goaltending is starting to look Shaky for Hitchcock’s team. When EDMONTON team played as Home team as a Favorite - With 1 day off - Coming off a 3 game Home stand; the Oilers are 8-3 SU in this role since ’96.
Prediction: Edmonton 3 Columbus 2