The Pens are still without their star player Crosby but that doesn't seem to bother them much. They are 3-0-2 to start the season and an unlikely star has risen in the absence of Crosby. James Neal is the goal-scoring leader in the NHL so far with 4 goals and no sign of stopping. Thanks to him the Pens lead in many other stats, one of which total goals scored and assists.Even though they have 2 OT defeats its safe to say they have outplayed all of their opponents by a landslide. The only question is when Crosby returns whether the same chemistry will function the way it did so far. Their last match was a loss to the Capitals in OT in a weird match in which they out-shot the Capitals 41-19!!
The Sabres had a disappointing home debut yesterday when they lost to the Canes, allowing two shorthanded goals. That totally ruined the good mood after the two wins in Europe and i think that will show at least at the beginning of this one. If they don't score the first goal things are not looking good for them. They will field Miller on goal again, who's with a horrible 1-6-0 score and 3.77 GAA against them. On the opposite side Fleury has 5-0-0 with 1.8.
The Pens are dominating the last 10 matches between these two teams with 8-1-1 score.
Pick: Pittsburgh (reg.time win)@ 2.45 (bwin)
Stake: 75
Result: LOST
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