T.M. Selection: Canucks (10* GAME OF THE MONTH).

Montreal has done well to open up the year, but I think that Vancouver will find a way to get the job done here in the opener of this three-game series. MOntreal has plenty of talent up front and in the back. So too does Vancouver and after losing three in a row, the Canucks are for sure the much hungrier team in this fight. Vancouver has to be feeling confident though, as it's performed well in this spot (especially for bettors!), going 7-0 in its last seven vs. teams with a winning percentage above .600 and 9-4 in its last 13 when playing on one days rest. Conversely, the Habs have done poorly in this position by going just 3-7 in their last ten after allowing two or less goals in their previous outing. In my opinion, this is the very definition of "great line value; the play is the Canucks!

T.M. Prediction: 4-2 Vancouver.