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Both the New Jersey Devils and Montreal Canadiens are aiming to build on solid starts to the season in their matchup. New Jersey lead the Metropolitan Division with a record of 12-3 and a nine-game winning streak.
Montreal have an Atlantic Division-best record of 8-6-1, and a recent three-game winning streak has helped them advance.
The upcoming game should be exciting as a result of New Jersey's desire to maintain their lead in the Metropolitan Division and Montreal's desire to gain ground in the Atlantic Division.
Devils vs Canadiens Betting Odds
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Devils vs Canadiens Match Details
Fixture: New jersey at Montreal
Date and Time: Tuesday, November 15 at 7:05 pm ET
Venue: Bell Center, Montreal, QB
Devils vs Canadiens Key Stats
New Jersey have scored 3.67 goals per game this season, with 31 goals scored in their last seven games. Jack Hughes, Jesper Bratt, and Nico Hischier have combined for 18 goals and 33 assists, but the rest of the offense has also been quite strong.
Their defense has improved as well, giving up only 2.53 goals per game despite their excellent offensive play. New Jersey feature two excellent defensive partnerships in Jonas Seigenthaler and Ryan Graves, who have combined for 2.9 defensive point shares and 41 blocked shots, and John Marino and Dougie Hamilton, who have 2.0 defensive point shares.
With their offense ramping up and scoring 3.07 goals per game, including 13 goals in the last three games, Montreal have looked promising this season. The top two lines, led by Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Kirby Dach, have combined for 23 goals and 26 assists, but the rest of the offense has also contributed.
Although the offense has been excellent, Montreal's defense has fallen short, giving up 3.20 goals per game. While Johnathan Kovacevic and Jordan Harris have combined for 1.6 defensive point shares, the rest of the team has been terrible, allowing opponents to consistently find open shots on goal.
Devils vs Canadiens Best Picks and Prediction
One of the strongest teams in the NHL, New Jersey aim to dominate the Canadiens right from the start. With Jonas Seigenthaler, Ryan Graves, and the rest of the defensive group forcing turnovers in all three zones and limiting shots on goal, New Jersey, who only allows 2.53 goals per game, should also be able to contain the Canadiens' offense.
This will give goaltender Vitek Vanecek plenty of opportunities to make crucial saves. With a convincing victory on the road, the Devils ought to prevail.
Pick: New Jersey Devils (-170)
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