The set-up: Both teams are coming off impressive wins and I think they'll keep the momentum rolling here. This is going to be a competitive series as well, one which I think will have plenty of offense in it in the first one. The Pens are winning right now, but note because of their goaltending, which is combining to concede 3.1 GPG. The offense has carried the weight for the Pens, and it's going to have to do that again here in the Nation's capital.

The pick: The Capitals' netminders combine to allow a 3.00 GPG average. Washington's strength lies on the offensive side as well though, with Nicklas Backstrom leading the way with eight goals and 14 assists. While the last meeting between the clubs went "under" the number, we can expect a much higher-scoring game here as these two offenses enter on top form. This number is low, the play is the over.

This is a 10* TOTAL BLOCKBUSTER on the OVER Penguins/Capitals.