PJ Laferla - Through three games, this Eastern Conference first-round series has turned out to be more of a slugfest than a hockey contest, with Ottawa out-muscling the Canadiens; resulting in two big victories and the opportunity to push Montreal to the brink of elimination if they can capture another win tonight on their home ice.

PJ Laferla - The Penguins look to earn the 3-1 series advantage when they take on the Islanders tonight. With the odds in their favor, should NHL bettors back a Pittsburgh win, or is the best value elsewhere?

David Schwab - The Vancouver Canucks will try and live to play another day when they square-off against the San Jose Sharks this Tuesday night at HP Pavilion in Game 4 of this best-of-seven opening round playoff series. This contest is slated to get underway at 7 p.m. (PT) and the game will be broadcast nationally on the NBC Sports Network.

David Schwab - The Chicago Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild resume their best-of-seven opening round playoff series this Tuesday night at the Xcel Energy Center with Chicago holding a 2-1 edge. Game 4 is slated to get underway at 6:30 (PT) and it will be broadcast nationally on the NBC Sports Network.

David Lawrence - Free NHL picks for the Game 4 playoff matchup between LA Kings and the St. Louis Blues. Where do we believe that the best value lies for our NHL picks?

David Lawrence - NHL odds makers have opened the Bruins as the -125 favorites, but should NHL bettors expect the Maple Leafs to pull off the upset at home?

David Lawrence - The Caps continue to find ways to win but can they take care of the desperate Rangers in New York and take the series chokehold? Find out where we are placing our NHL picks in this situation.

David Lawrence - We’ve seen the Red Wings turn into Jekyll and Hyde with two no-show efforts in Games 1 and 3, but also a quality performance in Game 2. Which side should we back in Game 4?

David Lawrence - The Vancouver Canucks are again feeling the playoff heat. The No. 3 seed in the West has – for a second straight year – lost both of its home games to start their first-round series.

David Lawrence - The Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators split the first two contests of their best-of-seven series, and now the venue shifts to Ottawa.