Thursday night on the ice features eight different games, including a showdown between the frontrunners in the Northwest Division, Vancouver and Minnesota, of which we are offering a FREE FoxSheet. Ron Raymond has two other games on his radar for today, Florida vs. New Jersey and Pittsburgh visiting Atlanta. Read on for his preview and picks on those two contests.

Florida vs. New Jersey
The Panthers are coming off a 4-3 win over Tampa Bay, a game they led 3-0 and allowed the lighting to tie it up at 3-3. The Panthers are 3-7 SU on the road this season and the Devils are 11-4 SU at home vs. Florida in their last 15 meetings. When NEW JERSEY team played as Home team as a Favorite - Last 5 years - Coming off vs. Southeast division opponent; The Devils are 32-8-1 SU in this role L5Y.
Prediction: New Jersey 4 Florida 3

Pittsburgh vs. Atlanta
The Thrashers are buying into John Anderson's system and itʼs showing up in the standings, as they are now 4-1 in their last 5 games and are 5-3 on home ice. Pittsburgh are coming off a 2-1 lost to the Wild after their 6 game winning streak and will be without Fleury tonight. When ANY NHL Team played as a home team (ATL) - Before a non division game - During the month of November - Total is 5.5 - Coming off vs. Atlantic division opponent - Coming off a Road loss as a Underdog; The Home Team is 13-3-2 SU in this spot since ʼ96.
Prediction: Atlanta 3 Pittsburgh 2

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