Los Angeles at San Jose

Los Angeles is looking like the defending champs, winning six in a row with stellar defense. They are #9 in the NHL in goals allowed. LA is also 5-1-1 UNDER the total when playing on two days of rest. This is an unusual game as it will be played outdoors in San Jose. And the game has plenty of importance. The Sharks are tied with Calgary for third place in the Pacific Division, just two points ahead of Los Angeles in the race for a playoff spot, giving neither team much margin for error down the stretch. San Jose can play defense too at 34-13-6 UNDER the total in Saturday games, and are 4-1 UNDER after scoring five goals or more in their previous game. This will be a defensive game with so much at stake between two good teams, plus the outdoor conditions might not help the offense. This one stays UNDER.