The set-up: I think this one sets up great from a situational stand point. Washington comes in off a 4-3 loss in Edmonton just last night and I have a hard time seeing it mustering up much energy here vs. the defensive minded home side. Vancouver just finished off a 3-1 road trip as it continues to get excellent play on both ends of the ice, especially on the defensive side (having allowed just 19 goals so far this season, which is tied for No. 1 in the league!)

The pick: Washington starts backup Samsonov, who is 3-1 with a 1.84 GAA, while the Canucks' Jacob Markstrom is 4-2 with a 2.16 GAA. I expect Washington to come in with "heavy legs" and I look for Vancouver's strong defensive play to continue here. Look for these two goaltenders to be the main story lines in tomorrow's summaries.

10* COACH'S CORNER on the Vancouver Canucks UNDER.