New York at Boston

The New York Rangers come off a game one loss, 3-2. And isn't that common with this team? Close games are the norm the way their coach, John Tortorella, plays the slow paced, defensive style packing it in around the goalie. New York is fourth in the NHL in goals allowed led by Vezina Trophy winner, Henrik Lundqvist.  Their last three losses: 3-2, 2-1, and 1-2, sandwiched around wins of 5-0, 1-0, and a pair of 4-3 victories, so they can hang with anyone. Boston also prefers a slower pace, focusing on defense first. They are not an explosive offensive team, with the last five games decided by scores of 4-3, 2-1, 2-1, 5-4 and 3-2. Boston is also banged up, down to using three rookies on defense, and the Bruins are just four-for-24 with the man advantage in the postseason. Look for another close one all the way, so Play the Rangers on the Puck Line in game two.