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Found April 10, 2012 on The Hockey Program: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Mike Smith,  Craig Anderson
TEAMS: Chicago Blackhawks,  Phoenix Coyotes,  Ottawa Senators,  New York Rangers
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This is just a guide but could be plausible picks based on the line here on Pick The Winner. ====================================== 1 Unit Series Winner Pick - Chicago Blackhawks vs Phoenix Coyotes - COYOTES TO WIN SERIES (+110) (Note: I'm risking 1 unit to win 1.10 units) The Coyotes finished with 4 fewer points than the Blackhawks, but took 1st in the Pacific division to secure them 3rd spot in the Western Conference and home ice advantage. The Coyotes have won 5 straight games heading into the playoffs, while the Blackhawks finished the season with three straight games going to shootout and a 1-2 record in those games (both losses came to Minnesota). Take note that these two teams have met 4 times this season, with Phoenix winning 3 of the 4. The Coyotes took both games in Chicago 4-3 and 4-1, and they split games in Phoenix with Chicago winning the first meeting in October 5-2 and the Coyotes winning the latest 3-0 with Mike Smith stopping 38 of 38 shots agai...
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