Monday brings a 3-game, inter-conference slate in the NHL with plenty of star power and plenty of questions. Can the Bruins continue rolling or will the Blues break out of their ugly slump? Is the Islanders’ recent success sustainable or will this new-look Flames team bounce back after going winless in their last 4 games? Are the Caps going to be able to hang with younger faster teams, or will they continue to trend downward in today’s NHL? There is plenty of intrigue on Monday night with a slate that will bring great action.
If you are looking to combine some picks from these games, check out these 3 parlay picks that have +1080 odds at DraftKings Sportsbook.
New York Islanders +1.5 and Game Total Under 6.5 (+145) vs Calgary Flames
The Flames have gone winless in their last 4 games and have dropped 5 of their last 6. Calgary has played some strong opponents so it hasn't really been a cupcake schedule. However, they have played 9 of their 10 games at home to begin the season. Monday will start a 3-game road trip against teams that are playing great hockey. The Flames will be pressing a little bit which brings even steeper of an uphill battle to this East Coast road trip against good teams. Calgary is 5-4-1 overall and 3-7 against the spread. The Islanders have won 4 of their last 5 and are 8-4 against the spread. This one looks better for New York.
The total has gone under in 4 of Calgary's last 6 games as they have struggled a little bit to produce. Those current struggles matched up against the Islanders' NHL 5th best goal prevention is a good recipe for the under. The Islanders have been scoring at a decent clip in the past week or two, but are coming off of a shutout at the hands of the Red Wings. Offense is not typically the name of the Islanders' game, and they don't appear to have the build to sustain this level of production. The under is the more reliable pick on Monday.