NHL Puck Drop: Playoffs Monday

• 6:00pm cst: New York Islanders vs. Carolina Hurricanes (-170); total 5.5

The Hurricanes come into the playoffs very hot unlike the Islanders. I do not like the Islanders having any chance in this series that should be dominated by Carolina. I like the Hurricanes to have the lead at the end of the 3rd period.

Pick: Hurricanes ML (-105) 60 Minutes 3 Way

Under 5.5 (-130)

• 6:30pm cst: Florida Panthers vs. Boston Bruins (-225); total 6.5

Both of these teams like to skate up and down the rink. Normally games tend to go under but with the plus money I’ll go the contrarian route with the over. I can see some goals here with a wild Boston crowd.

Pick: Bruins ML (-140) 60 Minutes 3 Way

Over 6.5 (+100)

• 8:30pm cst: Minnesota Wild vs. Dallas Stars (-150); total 5.5

Pick: Stars ML (+115) 60 Minutes 3 Way

Under 5.5 (-115)

• 9:00pm cst: Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers (-200); total 6.5

Pick: Oilers ML (-110) 60 Minutes 3 Way

Under 6.5 (-110)

***The other games will be posted once more lineup information is available.