The set-up: Vancouver's been playing a lot better of late, as it enters having won four of its last five, including three in a row. In its last three wins, all three have gone "under" the number. That includes a 2-1 shootout win over the Habs here two nights ago. These teams have another game here two nights from now. I think Vancouver can build off its recent run, but I absolutely also expect a much better effort from Montreal here to in this immediate bounce-back scenario.

The pick: Note that Montreal has seen the total go "over" the number in seven of its last ten in trying to revenge an OT loss vs. an opponent in which it score one or less goals in. I expect a much faster-paced contest here and I look for this total to fly over sooner, rather than later.

This is a 10* TOTAL COACH'S CORNER on the OVER Habs/Canucks.