The Dallas Stars face the Montreal Canadiens with both teams looking to improve on impressive stretches. The Stars are 26-13-1 and with six games in a row, they have the third-best record in the Central Division. The Canadiens have a 20-18-3 record and with eight wins in their last 10 games including an impressive overtime win in their recent game, they are only one point out of a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Stars vs Canadiens prediction!
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Stars shine on both ends of the ice
The Stars are having a great season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.28 goals per game with 25 goals in the last six games. Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson have scored 26 goals and 46 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has been great as well. Wyatt Johnston, Jamie Benn, and Roope Hintz have combined for 40 goals and 45 assists while defensemen Thomas Harley and Miro Heiskanen have added 11 goals and 29 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has been great but the defense has been phenomenal, allowing only 2.50 goals per game with only 12 goals in the last six games. Heiskanen and Harley have combined for 12.1 defensive point shares while Esa Lindell and Ilya Lyubushkin have combined for 9.8 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Jake Oettinger has been great with a .908 save percentage and a 2.41 goals-against average on 759 shots with 5.6 goals saved above average.
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Montreal hopes offense continues playing well
The Canadiens have looked promising this season with their offense stepping up and scoring 3.00 goals per game. Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield have scored 34 goals and 45 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has stepped up as well. Jake Evans, Juraj Slafkovsky, and Joel Armia have combined for 21 goals and 43 assists while defensemen Mike Matheson and Lane Hutson have added five goals and 45 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.38 goals per game. While Matheson and Hutson have combined for 11.1 defensive point shares, the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net with ease. In addition, goaltender Samuel Montembeault has struggled with a .898 save percentage and a 2.95 goals-against average on 840 shots with -2.3 goals saved above average.
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Best Bets for Dallas Stars vs. Montreal Canadiens
Full-Game Side Bet
Insiders Status:
The Canadiens are playing great hockey but the Stars have six wins in a row and I see them taking over this game from the first period. The Stars, who average 3.28 goals per game, should create plenty of scoring chances with Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with quick passes. The Stars, who allow only 2.50 goals per game, should limit the Canadiens offense with Miro Hieskanen, Thomas Harley, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone while limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Jake Oettinger to make plenty of big saves. The Stars should win the game and cover the spread to win their seventh game in a row.
Full-Game Total Pick
Insiders Status:
The two teams have great offenses that look to find the back of the net throughout the upcoming game. The Canadiens, who average 3.00 goals per game, should pile on the goals with Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Stars, who have scored 25 goals in their last six games, should run up the score against the Canadiens, who allow 3.38 goals per game, with Jason Robertson, Matt Duchene, Wyatt Johnston, and the rest of the forward unit crashing the net on the rush and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Miro Heiskanen and Thomas Harley pick apart the Canadiens defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 5.5 goals.
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