| Bruins | Category | Canadiens | Reason |
| Goalie | Bruins | Thomas finally gets respect. Underdog tag may help Price more than favorite | |
| Forwards | Bruins | Canadiens have top-end skill. Bruins have | |
| Defense | Bruins | Other than Chara, Bruins have unsung group. Canadiens must be healthy with Schneider and Markov | |
| Special Teams | Bruins | Edge to Bruins on PP, but it's close if Schneider and Markov are healthy | |
| Canadiens | Coaching | Bruins | Julien is true candidate for Adams. Gainey has too much overall experience to overlook |
Jim's Pick is the BRUINS. Too much balance for Bruins up front. They now accept and believe in Thomas' style. Bruins in 5.
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