I am back!!!!  After 25 days soaking the sun at the sunny beaches of Florida, I am back at the hockey picks for Friday. While I was away the St Louis Blues have become the best team in the NHL as Coach Ken Hitchcock has them playing at a different level. Last night they snuck a 1-0 victory away from Edmonton. Keep them in your betting radar! Here are the only 4 games on the schedule for tonight.

Pittsburgh vs. Montreal

Marc-Andre Fleury has won three in a row and boasts a 12-8-1 career mark versus the Canadiens.

Pick: Pens -163

Chicago vs. Florida

Both teams score and score. Bolland has six goals and three assists in his last six games. Hossa has a goal and six assists during his six-game point streak.

Pick: Over 5.5

Carolina vs. Washington

Carolina is 2-8-2 against Southeast Division opponents this season and Alex Ovechkin has amassed 59 points in 44 career games against Carolina.

Pick: Capitals -116

Dallas vs. Tampa Bay

Goaltender Kari Lehtonen is 11-6-3 with a .930 save percentage against Tampa Bay in his career.

Pick: Dallas -107