The set-up: Boston dominated Game 1, but then came out flat in Game 2. The Blues' definitely fell apart in Game 1, but they rebounded large in Game 2. These are two evenly matched clubs, but I think the Bruins' superior offense will pull through for them in Game 3. The Bruins lost Game 2 in OT, so if the bounces had gone their way, they could in fact already be up 2-0 here. The Blues are "lucky" in my estimation.

The pick: Boston's power-play continues to produce, scoring for a sixth straight game. Note that the Blues' received bad news after Game 2 when Oskar Sundqvist was suspended for one game for an illegal hit to Matt Grzelcyk. Boston is 15-7 (+4.8 units) this year when playing with two days rest. Great value on the visitors in Game 3.

Boston Bruins

10* play