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NHL Picks, Predictions & Best Bets Today, 4/26

 

 

 

Golden Knights vs. Wild Prediction: Saturday, April 26th 

The hockey world is a bit stunned at this development to say the least as the Golden Knights are down 2-1 overall in the series to a wild card Minnesota team. I give the Wild a ton of credit though as their young stars are really stepping up but this Vegas team is deep and built for these moments. 

The goaltending has been a bit sloppy for Vegas and the offense managed just 4 goals over their last couple of losses, that just won't get the job done. I do think they bounce back tonight though as Adin Hill is a much better goalie then what he has show and Bruce Cassidy will have his team ready to play tonight. I think it'll be a tight game though so just a simple money line on Vegas tonight from me as they even the series this afternoon.  

Stars vs. Avalanche Prediction: Saturday, April 26th  

This series has been everything it was billed up to be so far as we head into a pivotal Game 4 and I can't wait to watch these teams battle again! It's been heartbreak for Colorado the last pair of games as they fell in overtime and are now behind in the series 2-1. The good news for the Avalanche is that OT playoff hockey is a coin flip and the fact that they were in both games they lost neck and neck bodes well for things to swing up the over way.

I have also been very impressed with MacKenzie Blackwood thus far as he ranks 3rd in the postseason amongst goalies in goals saved above expected at 4.4. Add in his play to this Colorado offense who will score more than 1 goal tonight as they did in Game 3 and I think you have an even series after tonight and the Avalanche win this one in regulation too for good measure. 

 

 

 

Today's NHL DFS Cheat Sheet & Stacks

Goalie Of The Day: MacKenzie Blackwood - COL

I talked about Blackwood a bit in my best bets but let me say it again, he is the reason the Avalanche are playing close games right now and he's been fantastic in the process. He's stopped 84 stops over 3 games thus far and has a 2.07 GAA and .923 SV%, he is pulling his weight in a big way. I like the Avs to win and Blackwood to play very well so he's my goalie tonight. 

Player Of The Day: Auston Matthews - TOR

Matthews has been quiet on the goal scoring front in this series but he still has 5 total points and 11 shots over the 3 games in this series against the Senators. I see no reason to back away from the Leafs completing the sweep tonight as the Senators just don't look good and while they fought their best in Game 3 they still lost. They will play with nothing to lose tonight and that'll make for looser defense for Matthews to exploit. 

Value Play Of The Day: Matt Boldy - MIN

As long as Boldy is under 7k I don't care what the budget says he is a value! The kid has 4 goals and 2 assists to go with 9 shots in the first 3 games of this series against Vegas and in DFS its always smart to ride the hot hand. I may have the Wild losing this game but Boldy is still going to get his, the kid is on fire. 

 

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