2** Colorado Avalanche (+115) over Ottawa Senators –

The Colorado Avalanche have taken the lead in the Northwest Division due to mostly play of their rookies.The Avalanche will look for their fourth consecutive road win, while the Senators look for their third straight win overall.The Senators, Jason Spezza and Daniel Alfredsson, are still out.The Avalanche play six of seven away from home starting with this game and they are 11-7-4 on the road.Look for a strong outing on the road for the Avalanche against the Sens.



2** Tampa Bay Lightning (-120) over Montreal Canadiens

Montreal has been slacking as of late and really have not shown what they could be.Tampa Bay is playing well entering the teams’ latest matchup, winning four of five after a stretch of one win in 11 games. Cammalleri of the Canadiens will be has not been playing to what he needs to be for his team to be successful and I do not see him exploding for offense against this Tampa Bay Lightning team.Tanguay has scored in two straight games and St. Louis has had two goals and six assists during his five game point streak. Look for a big night from TampA.



1* Boston Bruins (-165) over Atlanta Thrashers
Boston’s offense will look to continue their awakening against the Thrashers last week.The Bruins have had their offensive struggles with a low 2.47 goals per game.They have been held to two or fewer goals 4 times in their last five; however, the exception being a 6-4 home win over the Thrashers last Wednesday.Atlanta has allowed 22 goals during this season worst five game losing streak as Pavelec and Johan Hedberg have been slacking lately.Tim Thomas looks to get the start in net as he is 4-0 in his last four games overall and 4-0 in the last 4 meeting against the Thrashers. Look for another big night from Thomas of the Bruins.