Anaheim Ducks - Pittsburgh Penguins: NHL match betting tip and bets

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Anaheim just pulled a stunt worthy of a Hollywood blockbuster. Their match against San Jose is not just about hockey, it's a scenario for a thriller. The score was 7-6 in overtime, and that was after the Sharks had led by two goals. The ducks didn't just win back, they snatched the victory with such passion, as if they had been promised an Oscar for drama. Cutter Gauthier and Chris Kreider — it was like these guys went out on the ice with a mindset: Throw? Easy, keep two goals each.

And Leo Karlsson, this young Viking, scored the decisive goal in overtime, so much so that the arena exploded. He doesn't just play, he gives out sparks, reminding us why he was drafted so highly. For Anaheim, under Joel Cuenneville, this victory is like a breath of fresh air in the Pacific Division. 

Interesting facts for betting

Anaheim scores an average of 2.7 goals per game (statistics for the last ten games).

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But in Pittsburgh, the mood is like after a rainy day at a picnic. The Penguins got such a 1-6 slap in the face from the New York Rangers on their ice that they're probably still looking for their skates. It was not a match, but a master class on how not to play hockey. The only spark is 18—year-old rookie Ben Kindel, who opened the scoring for his NHL goals.

Well done, kid, gave the fans at least a minute of joy. But then there's darkness. The attack was stalling like an old tractor, the defense was falling apart, especially in the second period, when three goals flew into Artur Shilov's goal like letters with bad news. He tried to make 24 saves, but when the defense is playing like a sieve, the goalkeeper alone will not save. 

Interesting facts for betting

Penguins average 2.9 goals per match (statistics for the last ten games).