Montreal at Washington

Montreal is a big dog, but talented and fast, ranked #5 in goals scored and #10 in goals allowed. Despite a recent slide, Montreal is leading the Atlantic Division and has the third-best record in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens are 39-15 in Saturday games, plus 23-7 against the Metropolitan Division. Washington is in the middle of its toughest scheduling spot of the year, a stretch playing 14 of 19 on the road. When these teams meet the road team is 8-2, and the Canadiens are 12-5 in their last 17 games playing on three or more days of rest. Play Montreal.