I've got a three-leg, +368 parlay for Saturday as the NHL returns from the 4 Nations Face-Off.
The pregame narrative: I'm trying to capitalize on a goalie mismatch by backing the Winnipeg Jets on the moneyline. Elsewhere, take the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks as puck line underdogs.
Check out the full NHL parlay picks for Feb. 22.
NHL parlay picks
Parlay: Jets moneyline | Maple Leafs +1.5 | Ducks +1.5 (+320)
Jets moneyline (-130): Connor Hellebuyck and Jordan Binnington just went head-to-head in a thrilling 4 Nations finale between Canada and USA on Thursday.
It surely took a lot out of both netminders, and Hellebuyck is slated to rest on Saturday night, with Eric Comrie confirmed in goal. It's unclear if Binnington will start or not, but I'm going to lean with no.
And even if he does, his NHL numbers haven't been great because the team in front of him plays awful defence. Backup netminder Joel Hofer ranks outside of the top 25 in goals allowed average (2.88) and save percentage (.903).
Comrie has a respectable 2.58 GAA and .912 SV% and has won back-to-back starts while allowing just two goals.
Winnipeg entered the break on an eight-game winning streak while St. Louis has lost six of its last eight.
Other picks
Maple Leafs +1.5 (-250): Toronto's top dogs all played in the 4 Nations but head coach Craig Berube scoffed at the idea that they would be rested on Saturday.
The Maple Leafs own a stellar 19-11-0 home record and get to choose between two of the better goaltenders in the NHL.
It's unclear if Joseph Woll or Anthony Stolarz will start, but both rank inside the top 20 for goals saved above expected on a 60-minute basis, according to Money Puck.
Carolina is 12-13-3 on the road, failing to cover as -1.5 favourites in 20 of 28 games.
Ducks +1.5 (-230): TD Garden was rocking on Thursday when Team Canada sent American fans home with a loss. I expect more pain to be coming for Bostonians, who are finally seeing their team regress after years of dominance.
The Bruins are a mediocre 27-24-6 with the worst puck line record in the NHL, according to Scores and Odds.
Charlie McAvoy suffered an AC joint sprain against Sweden and will be out for a while, which is massive hit for the struggling team.
Boston lost four of its last six games heading into the break while allowing an average of 3.83 goals per game.
The Ducks aren't a great team but have the best puck line record in the league (36-18) and have won six of their last seven.
Picks made at 3:20 p.m. on 02/21/2025.
