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Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/27/2014

The speedy MacKinnon scored 3:27 into overtime after P.A. Parenteau tied the game late in regulation, helping the Avalanche rally for a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night and a 3-2 lead in the first-round series."The kid's special,'' Parenteau said. "I know it's cliche to say, but it's pretty impressive to see. ... This is the kid we want on our side."

St Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/26/2014

Jonathan Toews scooped up a pass from Duncan Keith — that first deflected off Shaw's shin pad — raced in on Blues goaltender Ryan Miller on a breakaway and tucked in a backhand shot at the 7-minute, 36 second mark of overtime to give the Hawks a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series that resumes Sunday at the United Center.

Philadelphia Flyers at New York Rangers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/26/2014

Mason stopped 37 shots for his first career postseason win, Matt Read and Jakub Voracek scored and the Philadelphia Flyers evened their first-round matchup against the New York Rangers with a 2-1 win in Game 4 on Friday night.

Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/26/2014

After one agonizing playoff game away, Getzlaf came roaring back to put the Ducks in command of their series with Dallas. Getzlaf had a goal and two assists in his return from injury, and the Ducks scored four power-play goals in a 6-2 victory over the Stars on Friday night to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.

Detroit Red Wings at Boston Bruins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/25/2014

The Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings for the third straight time on Thursday night with a 3-2 overtime victory to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their quarterfinal series. The game was as physical as they come, with the two teams combining for 94 hits in the contest.

Columbus Blue Jackets at Pittsburgh Penguins Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/25/2014

The Columbus Blue Jackets were able to come back from three goals down to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in overtime on Wednesday night to tie the series at two games apiece. The Blue Jackets out-shot the Penguins 46-25 on the night and also outhit them 51-37.

Los Angeles Kings at San Jose Sharks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/25/2014

Game 4 of the quarterfinal series between the Los Angeles Kings and the San Jose Sharks started off as a back-and-forth affair, but the Kings scored three straight goals midway through the game to propel them to a 6-3 victory. It was just the Kings' first win in the series, though, and San Jose now heads back home with a 3-1 series lead.

Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/25/2014

The Minnesota Wild's defense were at their best for the second straight game and helped their team win 2-1 over the Colorado Avalanche to tie the series at two apiece. Minnesota was able to get 32 shots on goal, while their defense held the Avs to just 12, which is a new franchise record for fewest shots allowed by the Wild.

Chicago Blackhawks at St Louis Blues Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/24/2014

There's a world of difference between a 1-3 series and a 2-2 one and on Wednesday Patrick Kane ensured his team was headed back to St. Louis with a legit chance at getting out of round one and defending the Stanley Cup. Kane scored his second goal of the game 11:17 into OT and also added an assist as Chicago has momentum moving forward.

Dallas Stars at Anaheim Ducks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/24/2014

For an upset to happen in the NHL playoffs, a team has to defend their home ice and hope to steal one on the road as the series advances. The Dallas Stars have stayed true to that blueprint after fighting off an early elimination to crawl back into contention, tying up their opening round matchup with the Ducks 2-2.

New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/24/2014

The Rangers were able to steal back home ice advantage in their opening round series against the Flyers after pulling off a 4-1 win in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. They look to grab one more in the City of Brotherly Love on Friday night before heading back to New York and finishing the Flyers off Sunday.

San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/23/2014

The San Jose Sharks were able to get the 4-3 overtime win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night to take a 3-0 lead in the series. The visitors' overtime winner was scored by San Jose center Patrick Marleau, who now has an amazing four overtime goals in the playoffs in his career.

Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/23/2014

The Minnesota Wild were able to get a game-winning Mikael Granlund goal in overtime to beat the Colorado Avalanche 1-0 in Game 3 of their series. The Avalanche now lead the series 2-1 leading into their Thursday night encounter. On the winning goal, Granlund had the puck for about 10 seconds before he was able to make a falling shot towards goal.

Boston Bruins at Detroit Red Wings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/23/2014

Boston's 20-year-old defenseman Dougie Hamilton was able to score his first career playoff goal nine minutes into the first period while the Bruins were on the power play. The goal was one that Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard would like to have back, as it looked like a simple save to make on Hamilton's wrister, but the netminder let it get by him.

St Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 4/22/2014

The Chicago Blackhawks desperately needed a win against the St. Louis Blues in Game 3 of their series. Thanks to great play by their netminder and solid team defense, they were able to get that win by a score of 2-0. Both teams did well to kill off penalties in the game, with the Blackhawks going 0-for-4 and the Blues failing on their three chances with the extra man.

Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/22/2014

The Dallas Stars were able to take a 2-1 series lead over the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-0 home win thanks to great play from their defense and from goalie Kari Lehtonen. The Ducks outshot the Stars 37-22 in the game, but Lehtonen was a man on a mission and was able to shut them out by making great save after great save.

Pittsburgh Penguins at Columbus Blue Jackets Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/22/2014

The Pittsburgh Penguins were able to score three goals in just over two minutes in the third period to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Monday night. The Penguins now have a 2-1 series lead going into Game 4 on Wednesday night.

San Jose Sharks at Los Angeles Kings Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/21/2014

The Kings got off to a great start when Jake Muzzin was able to score just two minutes into the first period with his second goal of the series. Trevor Lewis scored his second of the series and put Los Angeles up by two midway through the period. That's all the Kings would get, though, as the Sharks took over the game from there on out.

St Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Tony Sink - 4/21/2014

The Kings got off to a great start when Jake Muzzin was able to score just two minutes into the first period with his second goal of the series. Trevor Lewis scored his second of the series and put Los Angeles up by two midway through the period. That's all the Kings would get, though, as the Sharks took over the game from there on out.

New York Rangers at Philadelphia Flyers Free NHL Picks & Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 4/21/2014

The Philadelphia Flyers were able to get a much needed road win in Game 2 of their series with the New York Rangers by beating them 4-2 on Sunday afternoon. The Bruins were able to score on two of their six power play chances and tied the quarterfinal series at 1-1. The win was the Flyers' first at Madison Square Garden in ten games.