Montreal at Tampa Bay

Montreal is on a six-game skid, but is too talented to keep playing this way. Montreal is sixth in the NHL in goals scored, #12 in goals allowed and fourth in penalty killing. They have a winning record both home and away, plus are 8-3 against the Atlantic Division. The Canadiens will have some added motivation against the Lightning, who eliminated them in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Max Pacioretty has 12 goals and nine assists in 30 career matchups with Tampa Bay, including the playoffs. Tampa Bay has been inconsistent all season, barely over .500, while ranked #20 in goals scored along with a poor penalty killing unit. Play Montreal.