The NHL Totals Play is on the Over in the Tampa Bay a NY. Rangers game. Rotation numbers 53/54 at 1:05 eastern. The simulation models show this game as a solid totals play to the over. The Rangers are the 3rd highest scoring team in the league and are taking on a Tampa Team that looks to fly up and down the ice and is the #1 overall ranked scoring team in the league. The Lightning are not solid defensive club, ranked 22nd on the road and do not have the size the Rangers have seen in their last 2 series. Both teams are well rested with 2 and 3 days off. Tampa has played over in 6 of 9 on the road when the total is 5 flat. All 3 games in the series have played over this year and 12 of the last 13 games have at least 5 goals. Look for a fast paced game as both teams get it going in game 1. Take the Over.