The set-up: Shockingly I think, Montreal comes in having won four of its last five. It comes in off a strong 3-2 home win over St. Louis and I think it'll carry over that momentum here, as the Habs continue to get much better defensive and goaltender play from Carey Price. The Sens have won two straight and they've scored nine goals in the process. Ottawa though is also getting excellent defensive play and goaltending, having allowed just two goals in the same span.

The pick: Take it for what you will as well, but Montreal has seen the total go "under" the number in seven of its last ten after a two games or more unbeaten streak, while Ottawa has seen the total go "under" in eight of its last 13 home games when the line in the contest is set between -135 and +135. This number is high, play the "under."