Montreal lost to Boston 4-0 on Monday while being outshot 35-22 and the Canadiens now have gone 25 chances without a power-play goal. Carey Price allowed all four goals and his save percentage is down to .901 with a 2.94 goals-against average. The Canadiens have lost four of the last six meetings, but this will be the first time the teams have met this season. Montreal has given up 17 goals its last four games and it has lost five of the last six meetings at Colorado and the home team has won the last five meetings. The Avalanche has won eight of its last 10 versus the Atlantic Division and the Canadiens have lost 38 of their last 55 road games dating to last season. In addition, Montreal has lost 47 of its last 61 against teams with winning records. Philipp Grubauer is expected in goal for Colorado and he owns a 7-2-3 record. Play the Avalanche.
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NHL
Montreal at Colorado
December 19, 2018
8:35 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Colorado -147 (moneyline) (risk 1.5 to return 2.52)
Result:
WIN
WIN
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