| Bruins | Category | Hurricanes | Reason |
| Hurricanes | Goalie | Thomas was the best in regular season. Is Ward best in playoffs? | |
| Forwards | Bruins | Canes have experience. Bruins are young, but everyone gets into the act | |
| Defense | Bruins | Are Canes big enough? Bruins' Chara sure is | |
| Special Teams | Bruins | Canes hurting if PP stays cold. Bruins are solid in both disciplines | |
| Coaching | Bruins | Maurice is player's ear. Julien teaches balanced approach |
Jim's Pick is the BRUINS. If Bruins stay poised, balance should be difference. Bruins in 6.
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