Montreal is a perfect 2-0-0 at home this year, out-scoring their opposition 5-1 over the two contests. I think the defense will hold up in this game against a Pens offense that was just 17th in scoring last year (3.1 GPG) while sitting 30th on the power play (15.27%). Meanwhile, Montreal’s PK is ranked fifth this year (92.31%), and their overall defense is ninth (2.33). Pitt looks like an old team and I dont think they should be favored in this one.
Let’s back the Canadiens team on Monday.