The set-up: Yes, Tampa lost Game 1, but it was only its sixth game out of 20 so far in the bubble that it's dropped. The Stars have won four in a row, but I think that mental regression is imminent here. I also expect the Lightning to give their best shot to try even this series. The goaltenders are a "wash" for me in this series, so that particular factor is eliminated for me when figuring this series out. The Lightning started out flat footed and let in the early goal vs. Dallas, but I don't expect "lightning" to strike twice.

The pick: Winning can lead to complacency. Obviously this is the Stanley Cup Final and each team is equally as "hungry" and motivated. TB is too deep and talented and I think it'll easily make adjustments to counter and considering all of the above factors, I do indeed feel we're getting a very good price as well in Game 2. So that's the pick, lay the price on Tampa Bay.

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