Carolina at Dallas

Two of the best defensive teams in the NHL clash in what could be a Stanley Cup preview, depending how the second half goes. Carolina is seventh in goals allowed (2.63 pg) and No. 1 in shots on goal allowed but their power play hasn't been very good of late, just 2-for-21. Dallas is second in goals allowed (2.55 pg) and save percentage (.921). Dallas has given up 3 goals over the last three games, part of an 11-3-1 run UNDER the total. The Stars are 3-1-1 over the last five games with shutouts in all three of those wins. And Dallas is 15-7 UNDER the total in non-conference action, plus 45-29 UNDER at home against teams that average 3+ goals. Play Carolina/Dallas UNDER the total.