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Islanders Face Canadiens, Must Win Last Two Games to Have Shot at ...
Montreal has won five straight on the road and beat New York 7-3 in the previous meeting, with Cole Caufield scoring three goals.
On Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens visited the New York Islanders in Elmont, New York, seeking to extend a five-game road winning streak; the clubs faced off for the third time this season.
Boasting a 47-23-10 overall record, Montreal has secured 23 road victories, while the New York Islanders maintain a 43-32-5 record with 22 home wins and success when scoring three or more goals.
Leading the Canadiens' offense, Nicholas Suzuki has 28 goals and 71 assists, while Cole Caufield recorded seven goals and five assists over the past 10 games. New York's Bo Horvat has 30 goals and 26 assists.
Betting markets set the line at-110 for both teams, with an over/under total of 6. The Canadiens previously dominated the Islanders with a 7-3 victory in their most recent encounter.
Both teams reported significant roster changes, with Montreal maintaining an 8-2-0 record while missing Alexandre Carrier, Patrik Laine, and Noah Dobson. New York holds a 4-6-0 record, missing Alexander Romanov, Pierre Engvall, Max Shabanov, Semyon Varlamov, and Kyle Palmieri.