The set-up: I had a play on the Lightning in Game 1 and while I obviously didn't predict such a massive beatdown, obviously I'm going to take it! That said, the playoffs are all about making adjustments and I think that the Isles will calmly turn the page on that awful effort and return to their recent dominant form. Tampa is poised for a mental letdown here and I think the Isles can take advantage.

The pick: Note as well that the Islanders are 8-3 in their last 11 after allowing eight or more goals in a loss to an opponent in their last outing. Outright win?! Of course. But in a game which I see being decided late or even in extra time, I'm going to lay the price for the extra 1.5 goals of insurance.

The is an 8* COACH'S CORNER on the ISLANDERS on the PUCK LINE.