Tampa Bay at Atlanta

Tampa Bay sure doesn't look like the NHL champs right now. They are on a 5-game skid and I look for it to continue tonight against Atlanta. The Thrashers are off a 5-0 shutout against Pittsburgh and are simply playing better hockey. Tampa has a lot going against them here. Road teams after allowing 3 goals or more 3 straight games against opponent after a blowout win by 4 goals or more are 13-50 (21%) since 1996. Road Teams at -100 to -150 revenging a same season loss vs opponent, off a home blowout loss by 3 goals or more are 7-24 (23%) since 1996. And, the kicker - Road teams after 5 or more consecutive losses against opponent off a win or tie in their previous game are only 3-30 (9%) over the last 5 seasons. One star on Atlanta.