This is the third straight road game for Montreal, and the second of a back-to-back spot. They prefer a slower pace and have tallied a total of four goals the first two contests. Montreal plays tough defense, allowing a high-powered Washington offense just nine shots over the final two periods on Saturday, but they were outscored 2-1. Montreal is on a 19-7-7 run UNDER the total, as well as 16-6-4 UNDER on the road. They are also 38-16-14 UNDER playing on no days rest. The New York Rangers can play any style and are also working on no rest. These teams are 17-6-7 UNDER the total when they clash, including 20-7-6 UNDER at New York. Play UNDER the total in this one.
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