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Sidney Crosby powered Pittsburgh past Philadelphia on a busy Monday night across the NHL, with Buffalo, Anaheim, San Jose and Columbus also picking up decisive wins. Power plays swung momentum in multiple matchups, and handicappers capitalized on early movement and goalie spot starts.
Penguins 5, Flyers 1
Sidney Crosby scored twice, including one of three Pittsburgh power-play goals, as the Penguins handled the Flyers in Philadelphia. Bryan Rust added a goal and two assists, while Tommy Novak and Kevin Hayes each found the net. Tristan Jarry made 28 saves to help the Pens win for the third time in four games.
Philadelphia lost more than just the game. Tyson Foerster, who had their lone goal (his 10th of the season), left with an upper-body injury. Dan Vladar allowed five goals on 27 shots for the Flyers, who came in having won five of six.
Blue Jackets 5, Devils 3
Sean Monahan’s two-goal night lifted Columbus to a comeback win in Newark, snapping a four-game skid. Charlie Coyle added a goal and two assists, and defenseman Denton Mateychuk scored the go-ahead goal. Miles Wood also tallied for the Jackets, who benefited from Elvis Merzlikins’ 30 saves.
The Devils, who led 3-2 early in the third, got goals from Nico Hischier, Ondrej Palat, and Timo Meier. Jesper Bratt had two assists, but Jake Allen struggled with 19 saves on 24 shots. Columbus, often overlooked by the Computer Model, has quietly gone 3-1-2 in its last six on the road.
Ducks 4, Blues 1
Ville Husso made 21 saves in a surprise start and the Ducks snapped a 10-game skid against St. Louis. Anaheim took advantage early as Jordan Binnington allowed two goals on five shots before getting pulled.
Pavel Mintyukov and Leo Carlsson both recorded a goal and an assist, while Mason McTavish and Chris Kreider chipped in with scores. The Blues’ lone goal came from Jordan Kyrou, and backup Joel Hofer stopped 19 of 20 shots.
With Lukas Dostal and Petr Mrazek sidelined, bettors who tracked the goalie situation saw rare value on Anaheim’s +180 closing price.
Handicappers Recap
William Taylor leads today’s board with a $239 profit, repeating yesterday’s top finish. Sean Kuchman sits close behind at $215, followed by Calvin King, Al McMordie and Bobby Conn.
This week, Sas Insider stands out as the top performer, posting a $905 profit. Evan Lewis is second with $754, while Wayne Root and James Anderson also cleared $400.
On the monthly leaderboard, Sas Insider dominates with $15,611 earned. Computer Picks ranks second with $6,617. Rounding out the top five are Knup Sports – POTD ($4,371), Scott’s Picks ($3,717), and Kyle Parker ($3,341).
For full standings and live picks, visit the Picks Leaderboard and check today’s best value entries on Free Service Plays.
Sharks 6, Mammoth 3
Tyler Toffoli scored two goals and dished two assists as San Jose dominated Utah at home. Will Smith matched with two goals and one assist, while Macklin Celebrini posted three helpers to extend his home point streak to eight games.
The Sharks went 2-for-4 on the power play and outshot Utah 37–27. Yaroslav Askarov made 31 saves, and San Jose improved to 9-4-3 at home. Utah has now lost four straight and eight of 10. Their road penalty kill — ranked 27th in the league — continues to burn bettors backing them blindly.
Sabres 5, Jets 1
Josh Norris returned with a bang, scoring twice and adding an assist in Buffalo’s blowout win over Winnipeg. Jason Zucker, Bowen Byram and Alex Tuch also scored for the Sabres, who built a 3-0 lead midway through the second.
Kyle Connor scored the Jets’ lone goal. Winnipeg rotated goalies mid-game, with Eric Comrie allowing three goals on 11 shots before being pulled. Buffalo’s home performance metrics continue to trend up — especially in first periods.
NHL Monday Recap FAQ
Who were the top NHL performers on Monday?
Sidney Crosby scored twice, Tyler Toffoli had four points, and Josh Norris posted a three-point night in his return for Buffalo.
Which goalies made an impact?
Tristan Jarry (28 saves) helped Pittsburgh shut down Philly, and Ville Husso posted a 21-save win in his Anaheim season debut.
What were the best NHL bets Monday?
Columbus ML, Ducks ML, and Penguins -1.5 all cashed with room to spare. Free picks also nailed Buffalo TT Over.
Which handicappers crushed it?
Ice Surge went 4-0 on the night. Check the full leaderboard for more streaking cappers.
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