We spoke about the Islanders looking ahead to this game in Columbus in yesterday’s tips, which paid off with the Ducks scoring a handy 3-1 win.
Semyon Varlamov is likely to replace Ilya Sorokin in net, the veteran net-minder sporting a goals-against average of well over 3.00 per game.
The Jackets have been a Top 10 scoring side playing to a 4-3-1 record, while they’ve also been one of the toughest sides to score against – currently ranked ninth in fewest goals allowed.
The pressure is on new Isles coach Patrick Roy early in the season with his side blowing leads late in games, so go ahead and have a small play on Columbus to win with the rest advantage.
The Jets were handed their first loss of the season on Tuesday against the Leafs, and they now face off against a Red Wings side that has enjoyed a two-day break before another two-day rest.
Sitting 4-4-1 in the standings, this is another tough game after losing to the Oilers on Monday, but with Alex Lyon showing promise in net (2.08 goal against average), I can build a case for Detroit to cause a minor upset.
Player Pick
Patrick Kane is firmly in line to earn a spot up forward for Team USA in the Four Nations Tournament, which isn’t surprising given he’s scored twice already this season.
The 18-year veteran has registered two shots or more in four of his nine games this year, so there’s a slight edge on his current like of Over 2.5 Shots.
- Tip: Patrick Kane Over 2.5 Shots @ $2.02