The NHL has plenty of games and plenty of action for us to indulge in. There's a variety of player and game props to choose from -- including whether a goal will be scored in the opening 10 minutes.
NHL Prop #1 - Columbus vs Edmonton
NHL Prop #2 - Ottawa vs Montreal
NHL Prop #3 - New York Rangers vs San Jose
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NHL goal in the first 10 minutes Odds & Picks: January 23
Of the NHL matchups tonight here are the ones to bet on for a goal in the first 10 minutes.
Columbus blue jackets vs edmonton oilers goal in the first 9m 59s of period - YES (-200)
The Oilers are still having fun on their 13-game streak. However, of the 51 goals they've scored in that span, only five have been recorded in the first 10 minutes.
But, Columbus sits second-last with a defensive core that allows 3.76 GPG. When Edmonton played against the worst defense (San Jose) a few weeks ago, it dominated the first period. In that 5-0 dub, the Oilers sniped four in the first period, with Ryan McLeod scoring in the opening 60 seconds.
ottawa senators vs montreal canadiens goal in the first 9m 59s of period - YES (-175)
We've got two of the league's bottom five defenses squaring off today as the Habs (3.59 GAPG) host the Senators (3.67 GAPG). Montreal is down in the dumps, coming off a 9-4 blowout against the Bruins. The game prior was a visit to the Canadian Tire Center where Ottawa hit the back of the net six times.
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Both teams aren't shy of high-scoring meetings, with Ottawa allowing five or more goals in 15 games this season and Montreal doing the same in 14 outings. It's no wonder a goal in the opening 10 minutes is a heavy favorite.
new york rangers vs san jose sharks goal in the first 9m 59s of period - n0 (+120)
The Rangers kicked off their Western road trip with a promising 5-2 victory over the Ducks. The momentum will continue at the SAP while visiting the Sharks, who allow the worst 4.02 GPG.
However, I'm taking a stab at a plus-money profit. Why? Because San Jose hasn't allowed a goal in the opening 10 minutes in its last four games, three of which had no goals at all after the first period. The Rangers also have snuck one past the goalie in their last three first periods, too.
