The set-up: Washington hasn't been to the Finals in 20 years, but it finally got over the hump by defeating its nemesis (Pittsburgh) and then posting a convincing seven-game series win over Tampa to advance. The Golden Knights of course are re-writing NHL history every night, advancing to the Cup Final in their very first year of existence. Las Vegas took Game 1 by a score of 6-4, before the Capitals then responded with 3-2 victory in Game 2.

The goaltenders: The Knights turn to veteran Marc-Andre Fleury in net and he's so far 13-4 with a 1.88 GAA in the playoffs. Washington sends Braden Holtby between the pipes and he's 13-7 with a 2.19 GAA to this point.

Other key figures: James Neal scored his fifth goal of the season for the Knights in Game 2 (the first of the contest), but Alexander Ovechkin quickly answered for the visitors with one himself, his 13th of the postseason.

The pick: The Capitals come into this one averaging 3.48 goals per game in the playoffs, while allowing just 2.62. Vegas is averaging 3.06 goals in the postseason, while allowing 2.00. Whichever team's goaltender plays better is likely going to win this series, but after the lower-scoring Game 2, I think the shift in venue will lead to a higher-scoring Game 3. And take it for what you will, but Vegas has seen the total go over the number in all seven games this year in trying to revenge a home loss against an opponent. Get ready for a lot of "red lights" in this one and play the over.