| Penguins | Category | Hurricanes | Reason |
| Hurricanes | Goalie | Fleury's timing with big save is his strength ... no one cooler than Ward | |
| Forwards | Penguins | Pens have top-end skill and roles are defined ... 'Canes will buzz you | |
| Hurricanes | Defense | Penguins | Pens have combo of mobility and size ... 'Canes are not big, but smart and efficient. |
| Special Teams | Penguins | Pens with Malkin and Crosby tough for anyone to handle | |
| Hurricanes | Coaching | Penguins | Both coaches are in relief ... both like to pressure the puck |
Jim's Pick is the PENGUINS. Pens can win in a variety of ways ... 'Canes poised and persistent ... Pens in 6.
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| Los Angeles | 1 |
| Florida | 4 | |
| Washington | 7 |
| New Jersey | 3 | |
| Ottawa | 2 |
| Buffalo | 2 | |
| Boston | 4 |
| St. Louis | 1 | |
| Philadelphia | 2 |
| Detroit | 1 | |
| Toronto | 5 |
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| Montreal | 1 |
| Atlanta | 3 | |
| NY Islanders | 6 |
| Carolina | 2 | |
| Columbus | 3 |
| Dallas | 2 | |
| Minnesota | 3 |
| NY Rangers | 1 | |
| Calgary | 3 |
| Phoenix | 3 | |
| Anaheim | 4 |
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