THE INSIDERS ROOM'S 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK (HUGE RUN CONT!)
(NHL) Tampa Bay vs. Columbus,
Total: 5.00 | -110.00 Over
Result: Loss
This is a 10* TOTAL OF THE WEEK on the OVER Bolts/Jackets.

So far this series has either gone "under" or "pushed" depending on the line you've got. The Lightning have in fact seen every game they've played in since the re-start either go "under" or "push."

And that's a weird trend in my opinion, because the Bolts finished as one of the best offensive clubs in the league in the regular season.

Tampa now has a reputation of dominating in the regular season, only to fall apart in the playoffs. And now the Lightning entered this series without their best defenseman (Hedman) and scorer, but they still have the 2-1 lead here.

Columbus will once again have to get out and push the pace here, as it won't have the luxury to sit back and wait for the Lightning to make the first mistake.

I'm expecting a wide-open shootout. The play is the over!

Good luck, NP