Thursday, April 10, 7:30 PM on RDS, TSN, MS+2

Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec

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The Montreal Canadiens were able to get the shutout the last time they played the New York Islanders when they pulled off the 1-0 road win. The game featured one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference against one of the worst teams in the NHL, but it was actually a close game and the Canadiens depended heavily on their net-minder to get the job done.

That game was made for the old school hockey fans who enjoy good defense and hard hitting throughout. The Islanders ended up outhitting Montreal 31-17 in the game, but the Canadiens were able to get more shots on goal.

Both teams had their chances on the power play, but the two goalies were up for the task through all three periods of regulation.

In the overtime period, Montreal left wing Max Pacioretty was able to score the winner off a nice assist from David Desharnais at the 1:51 mark. Desharnais was able to slip to the side of the net where he found Pacioretty up front, who calmly put the puck past New York goalie Evgeni Nabokov.

Nabokov ended up with 24 saves in the loss, but his .960 save percentage shows that he more than deserved a win. Montreal's goalie Carey Price was perfect on the night, stopping all 21 of the Islanders' shots to notch his 21st career shutout.

The Canadiens lead the season series 2-0 going into the third and final meeting with the Islanders on Thursday.

ATS Trends

New York is 18-20 straight up on the road this season

New York is 23-14-1 against the over/under on the road this season

Montreal is 22-17 straight up at home this season

Montreal is 12-20-6 against the over/under at home this season

Injuries to Watch

New York

04/06/14 D Calvin de Haan Lower Body out indefinitely
04/06/14 RW Kyle Okposo Lower Body questionable
03/24/14 D Lubomir Visnovsky Concussion out indefinitely
03/22/14 D Brian Strait Hand out indefinitely
03/06/14 LW Eric Boulton Hand out indefinitely
02/27/14 C John Tavares Knee out for season

Montreal

10/17/13 D Davis Drewiske Shoulder out 5-6 months
04/03/14 D Douglas Murray Suspension expected to miss 3 games
03/26/14 LW Travis Moen Concussion out indefinitely
03/25/14 RW Dale Weise Wrist out indefinitely
03/21/14 LW Brandon Prust Ribs out indefinitely
03/11/14 D Josh Gorges Hand expected to miss 4 weeks

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal

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