Pittsburgh is clicking offensively behind Evgeni Malkin, Phil Kessel and captain Sidney Crosby, ranked sixth in goals scored, and tops on the power play. The Penguins have scored 34 goals the last nine contests. But the defense is #20 in goals allowed, coughing up a two-goal lead in the third period in losing 4-3 to the New York Rangers on Wednesday. Forward Bryan Rust returned after missing two games with a concussion and scored his 11th goal of the season while posting five shots on net. Pittsburgh is 9-2 OVER the total against the Eastern Conference and has gone seven straight games OVER on the road. The Penguins are also 44-19-6 OVER the total against the Atlantic division. They face a dreadful Montreal defense that is #22 in goals allowed, #28 in penalty killing. They've allowed 21 goals the last five contests and this shapes up as an offensive show. Back the OVER.
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