Boston at Washington

In what has been an evenly-matched series, the value is with the Bruins in Game 6. Washington trailed two games to one in this series and has been the underdog throughout. Now they are in a very different situation - the role of front runner. Let's not forget they are a No. 7 seed ranked No. 14 in goals scored this season, No. 21 in goals allowed and below average specialty units. The Bruins have got back to playing the physical game the last three games and, despite losing twice they've had ample opportunities in front of the net, which is their game. Goalie Tim Thomas is off a bad Game 5, but has had a terrific season and was dominant in last year's championship run when the Bruins played three Game 7s, winning them all. They also trailed three games to two in two in the Cup Finals against Vancouver, a far superior club to this Washington team. They know about playoffs pressure and the Bruins are 6-1 in their last seven road games. The Capitals are 1-4 in their last five games as a home underdog and the road team is 6-2 in the last eight meetings between these squads. Play the Bruins in Game 6.