Montreal has won eight of the last 10 meetings, including the last two by 5-2 scores earlier this month. The Canadiens have won four of their last five games following a 6-4 victory over Carolina on Thursday when Jeff Petry scored twice to back Carey Price, who had 28 saves in his fourth straight win. Price has bounced back from a disappointing season last year and he has a current 2.94 goals-against average and .902 save percentage and a 12-8-4 record. Price hadn't allowed more than three goals in eight games prior to Thursday's game. Ottawa has lost four of its last six games overall and the Senators have lost their last five games at Montreal and they are 1-6 their last seven when playing with no rest. Ottawa is 5-12 its last 17 games following a win. Play the Canadiens.
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