Buffalo has won six of nine, including cashing as underdogs of +116, +110, and +105. The offense is 12th in the NHL in goals scored (3.17 per game) and sixth in shooting percentage. Montreal is getting outscored by 21 goals, the fourth-worst differential in the Eastern Conference. The defense is 27th in the league in goals surrendered (3.32 per game) and 30th in save percentage (.891). They beat Buffalo in the last game, 4-2, but are still on a 5-8 run. Play Buffalo.
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