Montreal knocked off Tampa Bay in seven games, including winning three of four on the road as underdogs of +154, +135, and +135. The Canadiens had the best road record (24-9-8) in the Eastern Conference. The power play is fifth in the playoffs, after a regular season where the offense was seventh in goals scored (3.40 per game), 10th on the power play, and second in shooting percentage. The defense is fourth in the playoffs in goals given up (2.14 per game) despite facing a Tampa Bay offense that was fourth in the NHL in goals scored (3.49 per game). Buffalo lost two of its three home playoff games to Boston as favorites of -170 and -165. Montreal is on a 14-2 run as an underdog or even-money. Play Montreal.
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