Stephen Nover's NHL Monday Totals Crusher - 7-1 NHL Hot Streak
(NHL) Florida vs. Boston,
Total: 6.00 | -117.00 Over
Result: Loss
The oddsmaker opened this Game 1 too short.

Each of the four regular-season games went Over the total. There was an average of eight goals scored per game in the four games.

Yes, this is the playoffs. But the Panthers aren't going to get into a grind-out battle with Boston. If you discount a 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs, the Panthers have averaged 4.8 goals in their last six games. Florida ranks first in shots on goal and sixth in goals scored.

The Bruins were the second-highest scoring team in the league. They are averaging five goals a game during their last three games and facing a below average Florida defense.