**+$10,000 NHL LAST YEAR** OPENING NIGHT 3-GM DESTRUCTION PASS (115-73 NHL L/Y!)
(NHL) St. Louis vs. Pittsburgh, 10/04/2017 4:00 PM, Score: 5 - 4
Money Line: -185.00 Pittsburgh (Home)
Result: Loss
This is a 6* play on the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Pittsburgh sets out to win three straight Stanley Cups and we're expecting it to take care of business against this visiting Blues side.

St. Louis: The Blues were 12th in the league in scoring last year at 2.84 GPG, while at the defensive end of the ice they ranked 13th in goals allowed, giving up 2.63 GPG. St. Louis struggled with offensive consistency last season and things aren't going to be easy in this pressure packed opening night against the defending champs. Goaltender Jake Allen was 14-13 with a 2.42 GAA on the road. Note that he's 1-2 with a 2.98 GAA lifetime against the Pens.

Pittsburgh: The Pens were No. 1 in the league in scoring with 3.39 GPG and ranked 17th in goals allowed with 2.79. No. 1 goalie Matt Murray missed most of the season though, so we're expecting Pittsburgh to be much better on the defensive end of the ice overall this year. The defending champs are stacked from top to bottom and will now be looking to carve out a little history.

The bottom line: The Pens have the edge on offense and the big home ice advantage. All signs point to a rout, lay the price with confidence. Play on the PENGUINS.

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