The set-up: Teams will have to build chemistry "on the fly" in the NHL Playoff tournament. Both teams come in healthy, which benefits the favored Penguins here, who I believe are simply too deep and talented for this Canadiens side to upset.

The pick: Montreal barely made it into the qualifying round with the fewest amount of points of all 24 teams. The Habs are streaky, but their entire post-season hopes ride on veteran goaltender Carey Price's shoulders. Conversely, Pittsburgh can turn to many different leaders on any night. Considering the circumstances, I believe Pittsburgh should/could in fact be a much larger fav in this one.

8* DESTROYER on the Pens.