Stephen Nover's Stanley Cup Friday Totals Crusher
(NHL) Edmonton vs. Anaheim, 05/05/2017 6:30 PM, Score: 3 - 4
Total: 5.50 | 105.00 Over
Result: Loss
Now that this series is down to the best-of-three, I see Edmonton and Anaheim tightening its defenses and playing more conservative. There have been a combined 16 goals scored during the past two games with each game of course going Over.

The last time Edmonton was involved in three straight Overs was Feb. 11-16. It has been even longer for Anaheim. You have to go back to Dec. 11-15 to find the last time the Ducks went Over three consecutive times.

Goalie Cam Talbot played much better for the Oilers during the first two games of the series, which were played in Anaheim.

Anaheim goalie John Gibson is due to play better, too. The Ducks are a veteran, physical team. Ryan Kesler can do a good job shadowing Connor McDavid. The Oilers would be hard-pressed to score multiple goals if McDavid is neutralized.