The set-up: Despite any of the issues the Hawks are going through with COVID right now, I'm expecting a higher-scoring game here, after the Jackets took the first one in a lower-scoring affair. Columbus is now on a three-game win streak and it's 4-2-3 so far. Chicago is 3-6-0. Chicago won't be lacking for motivation here and one player to keep your eyes on is Patrick Kane, who already has three goals and five assists.

The pick: The Blackhawks' weak point is on the backend, especially between the pipes, as three different men have seen time in the early going. These teams only combined for three goals two nights ago, but the "feeling out" stage is over and I'm expecting a much more wide-open and faster-paced contest this time around.

The is a 10* TOTAL COACH'S CORNER on the OVER CBJ/Chicago.