Los Angeles at San Jose

You don't find the defending champion Los Angeles Kings an underdog very often! The last five times they've been a dog they won 3-2 and suffered four 2-1 losses, so they may lose but not by more than one goal. That's a testament to their balance and defense, anchored by Conn Smythe winner Jonathon Quick, No. 10 in the NHL in goals scored, No. 7 in goals allowed, while also No. 10 on the power play, and in killing penalties. The Kings are 7-2 in their last nine against a team with a winning record and 5-1 when following a win. They come off a 3-0 win, allowing just 24 shots on goal while having the edge in hits, 51-24! Quick made 24 saves in his seventh career playoffs shutout, and has stopped 313 of 330 shots in the postseason. He has three shutouts in this postseason alone. The Sharks are 1-4 in their last five games when playing on two days rest and their offense got shut down the last game, which is no surprise as they ranked No. 24 in goals scored during the regular season. This is an even game that the Kings can win again, and/or another one-goal contest, so the value is with the defending champs on the puckline.