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Canadiens Seek to Avenge Loss Against Islanders in Tonight's Game
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders face off tonight. Montreal aims to avenge a recent overtime defeat.
The Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders are set to play a game emphasizing strong defence. Both teams have focused on low-scoring, defence-oriented play as they get ready for the postseason. New York has allowed only 2.17 goals per game over the past two weeks, ranking third-best in the league during that period. The Canadiens have allowed 2.71 goals per game in the same time.
Key Facts
- The Canadiens and the Islanders are playing tonight.
- Montreal hopes to avenge a recent overtime loss to New York.
- The under is 5-1 in each of the team's last six games.
- The Islanders have hit the under in 53.6% of their games this season, which is the seventh-highest rate in the NHL.
- Cole Caufield has scored in three of his last four games.
- Caufield has six goals in his last 10 games, including one against the Islanders.
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Research Sources
- Covers.com — Islanders vs Canadiens Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NHL Game