T.M. Selection: Capitals (10* TRADE-MARK).

I admit that I'm a little surprised at how well the Islanders have played in this series. The oddsmakers priced this series pretty evenly, but I definitely never expected Washington to be down 0-3 at this point. And I definitely don't think the Capitals will go down quietly here. Washington was among the league's best on both ends of the ice this season and it's loaded with proud, veteran talent (I'll point out as well that Washington is 7-2 in its last nine after three or more straight losses.) I say, NO SWEEP FOR YOU Islanders!

T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Capitals.