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Monday, January 23, 2012

Today in the NHL: 1/23

Monday January 23, 2012: 6 Games

New York Islanders (12th) at Toronto Maple Leafs (9th)  7:00pm
Last 10 Games: NYI: 6-4-0  TOR: 5-5-0
Quick Look: Toronto won the last game between these two as both teams look to rack up points in their search for a playoff berth.
My Pick: Maple Leafs

Winnipeg Jets (10th) at Carolina Hurricanes (15th)  7:00 pm
Last 10: WPG: 3-6-1  TOR: 4-3-3
Quick Look: Winnipeg has dominated the season series winning the three previous games all by a two goal margin as the Jets hope to gain ground on that eighth playoff spot before the All Star break.
My Pick: Jets

St. Louis Blues (4th) at Detroit Red Wings (1st) on NBC Sports Network  7:30 pm
Last 10: STL: 8-1-1  DET: 8-2-0
Quick Look: These two red hot teams battle for the fifth time this season with the series tied. The Red Wings are hoping to extend their home winning streak to 17 games while the Blues will try to keep their hot streak going as first place in the Western Conference is on the line.
My Pick: Red Wings

Columbus Blue Jackets (15th) at Nashville Predators (6th)  8:00 pm
Last 10: CBJ: 3-6-1  NSH: 8-2-0
Quick Look: These two Central Division rivals play their final meeting of the series as Nashville is riding a four game win streak at home and Columbus has lost five games in their last seven.
My Pick: Predators

San Jose Sharks (3rd) at Edmonton Oilers (14th)  9:30 pm
Last 10: SJS: 6-3-1  EDM: 2-7-1
Quick Look: Both teams look to reverse fortunes as the Sharks have lost two in a row and the Oilers have only five wins in their last 25 games.
My Pick: Sharks

Ottawa Senators (5th) at Los Angeles Kings (7th)  10:30 pm
Last 10: OTT: 7-2-1  LAK: 4-2-4
Quick Look: In this East vs West competition, the Senators hope to take a win into the All Star break as the Kings look to gain ground on their division rivals.
My Pick: Kings

Game of the Night: Blues at Red Wings

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