NHL Picks and Analysis: Is Father Time Catching up with Alex Ovechkin?

There are 13 games on Thursday night. This gives us a chance to test more theories out.

Washington and Detroit have both had some well-documented defensive issues. Washington's average age is 30.7, a full 2.5 years above the league average. The Capitals have struggled with seven goals in their last four games, while Detroit has allowed 20 goals. Detroit is one of the teams where goals can snowball.

Tampa Bay Lightning is playing without Victor Hedman. The team has won three straight games. Carolina has struggled to take advantage of fortunate situations this season. Frederik Andersen is projected to face Andrei Vasilevskiy.

Boston Bruins are 9-1 after a stirring comeback against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Brad Marchand just returned a week ago. Charlie McAvoy is not ready yet. David Krejci is now out, too. Linus Ullmark will start against Igor Shesterkin. New York's offense has been inconsistent.

Parlay picks Flames, Oilers, and Stars to win at +275. David Pastrnak shot prop and anytime goal at -125. Perron anytime goals at- +190, Kubalik anytime, Minnesota Puckline at+135. Kings-Blackhawks over 6.0 goals is -120.

David Pastrnak shot prop and anytime goal is +125, David Perron anytime goals is -190, Dominik Kubalik anytime, +225, Minnesota Puckline - +135. Kings-Blackhawks Over 6.0 goals prop is at -120.