The set-up: We're coming down to the end of the season and I'm expecting these two rivals to push the pace, and to ultimately play to a higher-scoring game here. Honestly, it wouldn't be too difficult to write a convincing argument for this game to go either "over" or "under." Both teams are good on both ends of the ice. However, this one sets up great from a couple of different ways to be a "shootout."

The pick: Pittsburgh's seen the total go "under" in four straight. It's coming off a listless 3-1 home loss to Boston and it'll be eager to get back into the winner circle (note that it's seen the total go "over" in eight of its last 11 after playing to three or more straight "unders" in a row.) Washington is coming off a 1-0 shutout win over the Isles, but it's seen the total go "over" in 14 of its last 21 home games after shutting out its opponent in a home win in its last outing. All signs point to a wide-open "goal fest."

This is a 10* TOTAL COACHS CORNER on the OVER Pens/Capitals.