Boston at Pittsburgh

The Bruins finished the regular season with two more losses than the Penguins, but their margin for error has been razor thin. Despite losing just two more games, the Bruins scoring margin was just +22, while Pittsburgh finished at +46. The Penguins' offense has been more than explosive on home ice where they have blistered the net for 26 goals in their six games here at 4.33 per contest - exceptional for a playoffs team. They have outscored their opponents 26-10 and have been getting it done on both ends of the ice. The Bruins are just 2-5 in their last seven games vs. a team with a home winning percentage over .600. Pittsburgh comes in riding a 41-12 mark in their last 53 games, and have won six straight times vs. the Bruins. Go with Pittsburgh.