The first four games of this series have provided NHL fans with plenty of excitement. The final scores have all been 4-3 so far; two in favor of Pittsburgh and two in favor of Columbus. Now, the two teams get ready for game five of their tied series on Saturday night at the CONSOL Energy Center in Pittsburgh. We think the Penguins will finally explode to win this contest and take the 3-2 series lead.
Penguins prepared for an all-out battle
Pittsburgh knew coming into this series that it would not be a piece of cake. Now, they really know how difficult it will be to advance in the Stanley Cup playoffs. Pittsburgh will need to find an offensive rhythm if it wants to win game five and move closer to the second-round of the post-season. The Penguins handed the game four win to the Blue Jackets earlier this week, but will make sure that does not happen again on Saturday night.
Blue Jackets aiming to take down one of league’s best
Nothing would make the Columbus fans happier than to send the Penguins to the off-season earlier than planned. Columbus finally won its first playoff game in franchise history in this series and now has the opportunity to take the all-important 3-2 series lead. Columbus won its two games in this series by coming from behind by two goals in each game, shocking the Penguins both times. Columbus would love to lead from start to finish instead of mounting a comeback en route to a win.
The oddsmakers from BetOnline.ag like the Penguins at home on Saturday night to win the pivotal game five of this first-round Eastern Conference series. We are going to drop 15 percent of our bankroll on the Penguins and the -173 money line as they grab a third win in the series.
Chris Wassel
AA, AAS
CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”