Montreal at Detroit

The Montreal Canadiens are in the second of a back to back spot, so look for Montreal to slow the pace down and focus on defense, their strength. The UNDER is 26-9-3 when the Canadiens are playing on no days rest, plus 3-0-1 UNDER the total on the road. Detroit plays strong defense, as well, seventh in the NHL in goals allowed and fifth in penalty killing. Detroit is 5-1-2 against the Atlantic division. Montreal is not a strong offensive team, and Detroit is exceptionally balanced this season, 12th in goals scored and seventh in goals allowed. Johan Franzen and Tomas Tatar both scored during Detroit's dominant second period, and the Red Wings beat the Blackhawks 4-1 on Friday night. Detroit is 6-1-2 at home, and the home team is 5-2 in the last seven meetings between these foes. Play Detroit and Montreal/Detroit UNDER the Total.