My line: San Jose -132 Expected Goalies: Ned (SJS) vs Knight (CHI) I love this quote from an elite handicapping legend in the space that if a team finds itself in "must win" mode then they aren't usually aren't very good San Jose fits the bill with one headliner in Macklin Celebrini and a very average roster alongside him treading into a pressure packed playoff push with a target on their back. No, the Hawks haven't been good but that's why they're catching this price tonight. This is a young Hawks team still playing hard despite being undermanned and as San Jose's price drifts the Blackhawks are worth a value bet tonight

An absolute must-get two points Monday for the Sharks, who are sitting just outside the West playoff field currently. We should get Alex Nedeljkovic in net, and he has won back-to-back outings. Also has much better home splits. Chicago has been playing out the string for weeks and 15-21 away including OT/SO losses. The Hawks are banged up on the blueline with two regulars done for the year. Likely goalie Spencer Knight has lost five straight.