3*
(NHL) Boston vs. Washington,
Total: 5.50 | -130.00 Under
Result: Win
WE like the under in game 1 of this series. The playoffs are a whole different animal and we tend to see teams tighten up on defense and play a tighter checking game. In game 1 here I look for both teams to feel each other out. Boston comes in with the #4 ranked defense allowing just 2.39 GAA. Tukka Rask has been lights out this season for the Bruins and has a ton of playoff experience. In 93 playoff games Rask has a 2.20 GAA and .926 SV%. For the season Rask was 15-5-2 with a 2.28 GAA and .913 SV%, and in his last 8 starts he was 7-1 with 2.00 GAA and .923 SV%. We look for both defenses to shine here and keep this a lower scoring game, hence we like the under.