Vegas vs Montreal. NHL Match Prediction and Bets

Current form

Vegas has been in outstanding form, beating all opponents in regulation time for six games in a row. The team completed a three-game home series, starting with a 3-1 win over Vancouver. The Knights showed solid defense, allowing only 20 shots in three periods. They then confidently beat Seattle 6-2, where forward Stone especially stood out, scoring a goal and making two assists. In the last game of the home series, Vegas met Anaheim and allowed their opponent to create dangerous moments near their goal, but thanks to goaltender Hill, they won 3-1. On the road to San Jose, the team showed less reliable defense, but thanks to high offensive performance, they were able to not only tie the score, but also win confidently 6-3.

Cassidy men were able to earn their sixth win in a row at home, where they did not encounter any serious resistance from Calgary, defeating the Flames 3-0. Goalie Samsonov showed a great game, stopping 31 shots and recording a shutout. Thanks to the successful performances, the club has already managed to rise to first place in the Western Conference standings, ahead of Winnipeg.

Disqualifications and injuries

Vegas has no problems with its roster. Only Lehner remains in the infirmary, and Barbashev is still questionable.

Interesting trends for betting

• Vegas averages 3.6 goals per game

The Golden Knights have been very productive in attack throughout the regular season.

• The Knights are averaging 5.6 penalty minutes per game.

The club remains the most disciplined in the league.

Current form

Few expected Montreal to be in the form that would allow the team to consistently beat both its own level opponents and the clear favorites. Throughout the regular season, the team had huge problems with scoring points, which was primarily due to constant failures in defense, but recently the Canadiens began to compensate for this problem due to very high efficiency in attack, which allowed them to rise from the last line in the Eastern Conference standings. If the club continues to perform in the same spirit, it is quite capable of taking a place in the playoff zone, the gap from which is only five points.

At the moment, the team has two confident victories. In the first match, the Canadians met with Florida and left their opponent no chance, defeating them dry with a score of 4:0. Goalkeeper Dobesh showed a great game, reflecting 34 shots and making his first shutout in his career. Then the team went to visit another clear favorite, Tampa Bay, and this time showed even more productive hockey, which allowed them to win a second confident victory (5:2). It is difficult to even single out any of the players, since almost everyone made a significant contribution to the success of the club.

Disqualifications and injuries

Montreal infirmary remains unchanged. Only Price will not play in the upcoming match.

Interesting trends for betting

• Montreal is allowing an average of 3.5 goals per game.

The Canadians have been experiencing serious problems in defense throughout the season.

• The Canadiens average ten penalty minutes per game.

It is also worth noting the club weak discipline, which often leads to expulsions.