Defense Will be a Priority With Preds and Habs Two highly defensive squads take the ice tonight in a battle of East vs. West. With Pekka Rinne between the pipes, Nashville Predators (33-21-5) has allowed the fourth-fewest goals in the league (2.59). They will take on the Montreal Canadiens, who’ve won three of their last […]
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Canadiens Welcome Islanders on Thursday
Habs Look to Continue Winning Streak After winning only their second game in the past eight on Tuesday versus the Rangers, the Montreal Canadiens (32-20-8) hope to build on their recent victory against the other New York hockey club. Since firing head coach Michel Therrien and hiring Claude Julien, the Habs are 1-1. Carey […]
Boston Hosts Habs in NHL Action Sunday
Habs have Lost Five of Last Six The Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins will renew the NHL’s greatest rivalry at the TD Garden on Sunday. Oddsmakers opened the Bruins as -135-moneyline favorites versus the Canadiens, while the game’s total opened at 5. Boston won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Vancouver […]
Home Stretch for NHL Playoff Hopefuls
Habs are Best in NHL on Puckline Fresh off a commanding 5-2 win following the All-Star Break, the Montreal Canadiens (30-14-7 SU, 31-20 ATS) are racking up more units (22.98) against the puck line than any other team. A lot of that is thanks to Max Pacioretty (24 goals, 18 assists). He is coming […]
Bruins Try to Keep Pace with the Habs in Atlantic
Habs Battle Rival Bruins Tuesday The Bruins and the Habs will battle on Tuesday. The Montreal Canadiens own the NHL’s best record, but they aren’t playing at their best ahead of battle with the long-time rival Boston Bruins on Tuesday at the Bell Centre. Oddsmakers currently have the Canadiens listed as 190-moneyline favorites versus the […]