7* Pittsburgh (8:05 ET): One would surmise that the Penguins are likely to even this series back up after a surprising overtime loss in Game 1. It was a tough loss to take as the Pens outshot the Canadiens 41-35 and were just 1 for 7 on the power play including coming up empty on THREE different 5 on 3 chances. That’s a game they should have won and obviously falling into an 0-2 hole in a best of five series is something that must be avoided at all costs.

Montreal is lucky to even be in the postseason as they are seeded 12th and had seven fewer points than every other Eastern Conference club in the field. As we saw in Game 1, Carey Price gives them a shot, but I just don’t think he can carry them to victory over a superior side like the Penguins. The Habs were outscored over the course of this season and were basically a .500 team in regulation.

It remains to be seen who Pittsburgh goes with in goal here, but it’s worth mentioning that Tristan Jarry had a better save percentage than Price this year. Assuming they get a similar number of opportunities, I don’t think we’re going to see the Penguins whiff like they did Saturday. They’ve still won 7 of their last 10 vs. Montreal. 7* Pittsburgh