Montreal at New Jersey

Two of the most conservative offenses in the East meet in this one. Montreal is #22 in goals scored and #23 on the power play. But they are in first place because of a rock solid defense - #9 in the NHL in penalty killing and #1 in goals allowed at just 2.2 per contest. At 22-16 on the road this season, the Canadiens own a better record than New Jersey does at home (18-21). Dating back to last season, Montreal is 50-38 on the road. And, Montreal's offense is better than the Devils'. The Habs aren't going to crumble facing Keith Kinkaid as Montreal is 27-13 this season vs. starting goalies saving 92% or higher this season. Montreal is 31-12-8 UNDER the total when playing on no rest. They face a terrible New Jersey offense, #28 in goals scored, but ranked #11 in goals allowed. New Jersey is on a 31-10-10 run UNDER the total, plus 29-12-10 UNDER in the Devils last 51 home games. New Jersey is 14-35 as an underdog this season. Take the Habs and the UNDER here.