The set-up: Both teams have lost both of their round robin contests, but the winner of this one will have the higher seed once the playoff begins. The last time these teams played together was on X-Mas Eve and the B's won 7-3. With one last chance before the playoff start and with the top seed on the line, I look for the league's No. 1 defense to dominate and to post a similar score here once it's all said and done.

The pick: Additionally note that Boston is 7-2 in its last nine after back-to-back losses, while Washington is just 4-7 in its last 11 in the same position. I think the Bruins come with their "A" game here, so lay the short price.

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