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NHL GAME PREVIEWS WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11, 2006

Boston Bruins vs. Atlanta Thrashers

- The Boston Bruins and Atlanta Thrashers will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at Philips Arena on Wednesday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Bruins edged the Tampa Bay Lightning by a score of 3-2 on Saturday night. Boston was a +140 road underdog in the game, while the combined score fell UNDER the night's posted total (6).

The Thrahers shutout the Tampa Bay Lightning 1-0 the last time out as +130 underdogs. The final score was well UNDER the posted over/under (6.5).

Kari Lehtonen stopped 34 shots to post his second straight shutout and Slava Kozlov scored the only goal in the game.

Current streak:
Atlanta has won 2 straight games.

Team records:
Boston: 1-1-0
Atlanta: 2-0-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 9 of Boston's last 11 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Boston's last 5 games
Boston is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
Boston is 1-12 SU in its last 13 games on the road
Atlanta is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games at home
Atlanta is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Atlanta's last 12 games at home
Atlanta is 2-4-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Boston

Next up:
Boston at St. Louis, Thursday, October 12
Atlanta home to Carolina, Friday, October 13

Phoenix Coyotes vs. Detroit Red Wings

- Joe Louis Arena will play host to a game between the Phoenix Coyotes and Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Coyotes were dumped 5-1 the last time out by the Columbus Blue Jackets as +110 underdogs at Nationwide Arena. The final score was a PUSH against the posted over/under (6).

Ed Jovanovski scored the only Coyotes goal early in the first period and Mike Morrison let in five goals off 29 shots in the loss.

The Red Wings picked up a 2-0 road victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. Detroit cruised to the victory as -155 favorites, while the combined score fell well UNDER the night's posted total (6.5).

Current streak:
Phoenix has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Phoenix: 1-2-0
Detroit: 1-1-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Phoenix's last 5 games when playing on the road against Detroit
The total has gone OVER in 11 of Phoenix's last 16 games on the road
Phoenix is 3-4-3 SU in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Detroit
Phoenix is 3-8 SU in its last 11 games
Detroit is 9-2 SU in its last 11 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Detroit's last 5 games when playing at home against Phoenix
Detroit is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games at home
Detroit is 4-7-3 SU in its last 14 games when playing at home against Phoenix

Next up:
Phoenix at Nashville, Saturday, October 14
Detroit home to Buffalo, Friday, October 13

Montreal Canadiens vs. Philadelphia Flyers

- The Montreal Canadiens and Philadelphia Flyers will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at Wachovia Center on Wednesday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Canadiens picked up a 3-2 shootout victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night. The Habs were listed as +120 road underdogs in the contest, while the combined score fell UNDER the posted total (6).

The Philadelphia Flyers doubled the New York Rangers 4-2 the last time out as +125 underdogs at Madison Square Garden. The six goals scored was a PUSH against the posted over/under (6).

Peter Forsberg scored once and added two assists while Mike Knuble, Geoff Sanderson and Simon Gagne each scored once and added an assist.

Team records:
Montreal: 1-0-1
Philadelphia: 1-1-1

A few trends to consider:
Montreal is 11-5 SU in its last 16 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Montreal's last 6 games on the road
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
Montreal is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Philadelphia's last 22 games at home
Philadelphia is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing Montreal
Philadelphia is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Philadelphia's last 6 games when playing at home against Montreal

Next up:
Montreal home to Ottawa, Saturday, October 14
Philadelphia at New Jersey, Saturday, October 14

Carolina Hurricanes vs. Florida Panthers

- The Carolina Hurricanes and Florida Panthers will meet on the ice at BankAtlantic Center on Wednesday in a battle of division rivals.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Hurricanes lost 5-2 to the Washington Capitals on Saturday night, thanks to a hat trick by Alexander Semin. The Caps had been listed as +120 home underdogs in the game, while the combined score went OVER the night's posted total (6.5).

The Panthers were defeated 2-1 the last time out as +140 underdogs to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a shootout. The final score was well UNDER the posted over/under (6).

Alex Auld stopped 47 shots as the Panthers have lost 2-of-3 to start the season.

Current streak:
Carolina has lost 3 straight games.
Florida has lost 2 straight games.

Team records:
Carolina: 0-2-1
Florida: 1-1-1

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Carolina's last 6 games when playing Florida
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing on the road against Florida
Carolina is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games when playing Florida
Carolina is 4-9 SU in its last 13 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Florida's last 6 games when playing Carolina
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Florida's last 5 games when playing at home against Carolina
Florida is 11-4 SU in its last 15 games at home
Florida is 7-2-1 SU in its last 10 games when playing at home against Carolina

Next up:
Carolina at Atlanta, Friday, October 13
Florida home to Tampa Bay, Friday, October 13

New York Islanders vs. Anaheim Ducks

- The New York Islanders and Anaheim Ducks will both be gunning for a victory when they meet at Honda Center on Wednesday.

Odds aren't yet posted for this game, so check back later for the opening line and total.

The Islanders lost their third straight the last time out, losing 4-2 to the Los Angeles Kings as +150 underdogs. The final score was a PUSH against the posted over/under (6).

Richard Park and Alexei Yashin replied for the Islanders in a losing cause.

The Ducks shutout the St. Louis Blues 2-0 the last time out as -240 favorites. The final score fell well UNDER the posted over/under (6).

Chris Kunitz scored both goals on the power play for the Ducks and Teemu Selanne added two assists in the win.

Current streak:
New York has lost 3 straight games.
Anaheim has won 3 straight games.

Team records:
New York: 0-3-0
Anaheim: 3-0-0

A few trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 3 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of the NY Islanders last 5 games when playing on the road against Anaheim
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of the NY Islanders last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of the NY Islanders last 8 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 10 of Anaheim's last 11 games at home
Anaheim is 10-1 SU in its last 11 games at home
Anaheim is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Anaheim's last 9 games

Next up:
NY Islanders home to Boston, Saturday, October 14
Anaheim home to Dallas, Sunday, October 15

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