The set-up: It was a tight defensive affair in Game 1, but with their backs against the wall and looking to avoid the 0-2 hole, I believe the Hurricanes will push the pace in Game 2, and ultimatley this will result in this total eclipsing the posted number. Two great teams. On both ends of the ice. Game 1 was competitive, and I believe Game 2 will be as well.

The pick: But as mentioned, I expect a lot more pucks to find the back of the net. Note that Carolina has seen the total go OVER the number in eight of its last 11 in trying to revenge a home loss against an opponent in which it was held to one or less goals in. A faster pace = more shots and more shots = more goals.

This is a 10* TOTAL COACHES CORNER on the OVER Lightning/Hurricanes.