The set-up: Tampa's only lost five of its 19 bubble games. Dallas has lost eight of 21 in the bubble. This is a revenge game for the Lightning, in fact, DOUBLE revenge. Dallas won both regular season contests, both in OT. These teams are evenly matched in net, but I think Tampa is the much deeper and more skilled offensive club. Tampa's strength this season has been its adaptability, able to play a slower-paced defensive affair, or a faster-paced "shootout" without any issues.

The pick: The Lightning are 7-2 in their last nine when playing with two or more days rest. The Stars have been off for five days and I believe that "rest" is going to lead to "rust." I'm laying the price and expecting a decisive victory.

This is a 10* COACH'S CORNER on the Tampa Bay Lightning.