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Minnesota Minnesota Logo at Calgary Logo Calgary
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Calgary Mikael Backlund o2.5 Shots on Goal (-115)
Best Odds -115

Mikael Backlund has gone Over 2.5 shots on goal in seven of his last eight games for a total of 29 SOG in that span. He’s been fantastic at home with six, five, and four shots in the last three games. The Wild have done a decent job of limiting shots on goal this season, but they’ve also had a few dud games. They just allowed 31 shots to the Oilers in Edmonton on Thursday night and now continue their road trip in Calgary. 

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Vancouver Vancouver Logo at Ottawa Logo Ottawa
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Vancouver's offense averages over two shots per game more on the road this ye...

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Nick Suzuki Over shots on Goal

Suzuki has tallied at least four shots in two of his last four outings,...

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The Jets are likely to cause real problems for the Nash...

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Vancouver Elias Pettersson Anytime Goalscorer

League-wide, only five skaters have amassed more expected goals over their la...

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New Jersey New Jersey

Washington's offense looked lost without Ovechkin, and it'll take time for th...

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Andrei Svechnikov prop: goals

My thinking here is simple: I am confident that at least one of Necas o...

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Martin Necas goals scored

The Columbus Blue Jackets host the Carolina Hurricanes at 7:00 p.m. ET ...

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Mikael Granlund prop: Over powerplay points

An hour later, the San Jose Sharks host the Buffalo Sabres. Sticking wi...

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