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AAA's EAST-COAST EXPRESS (ALL AABBOOAARRDD!)
(NHL) Montreal vs. Buffalo,
10/13/2016 3:00 PM, Score: 4 - 1
Money Line: -115.00 Montreal (Away)
Result: Win
Money Line: -115.00 Montreal (Away)
Result: Win
This is an 8* EXPRESS on the Montreal Canadiens.
Setting the scene: The Habs were tops in the league after two months last year, but an injury to starting goaltender Carey Price would be devasting for the team. The Sabres took a small step forward last year and are looking to continue the progression this season, but we think this Opening Night matchup favors the visitors.
Montreal: Price is back. Last year he was 10-2 with a 2.06 GAA. But it's going to be Al Montoya to get the start between the pipes. He finished 12-7-3 with a 2.18 GAA in Florida last year and has gone 3-0-2 with a 2.12 GAA lifetime against the Sabres. The offense finished ranked 16th last year and got a nice upgrade in the offseason with the addition of Alexander Radulov.
Buffalo: Despite a decent season from Jack Eichel, who led the Sabres with 24 goals and 56 points overall, Buffalo finished 25th in the league in scoring at just 2.43 GPG. Defensively the team was in the middle of the pack, allowing 2.62 GPG, ranked 15th overall. In goal for Buffalo is Robin Lehner, who was 5-14 with a 2.47 GAA in 21 games last season (note that he's 2-2-3 with a 2.92 GAA in his career vs the Canadiens).
The bottom line: Both Eichel and top points getter Ryan O'Reilly are sidelined for the home side, which doesn't bode well in facing Montoya, a guy who has had their number each time he's faced them. We have a hard time seeing the home side matching pace with the deeper and more talented Canadiens. Play on MONTREAL.
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Setting the scene: The Habs were tops in the league after two months last year, but an injury to starting goaltender Carey Price would be devasting for the team. The Sabres took a small step forward last year and are looking to continue the progression this season, but we think this Opening Night matchup favors the visitors.
Montreal: Price is back. Last year he was 10-2 with a 2.06 GAA. But it's going to be Al Montoya to get the start between the pipes. He finished 12-7-3 with a 2.18 GAA in Florida last year and has gone 3-0-2 with a 2.12 GAA lifetime against the Sabres. The offense finished ranked 16th last year and got a nice upgrade in the offseason with the addition of Alexander Radulov.
Buffalo: Despite a decent season from Jack Eichel, who led the Sabres with 24 goals and 56 points overall, Buffalo finished 25th in the league in scoring at just 2.43 GPG. Defensively the team was in the middle of the pack, allowing 2.62 GPG, ranked 15th overall. In goal for Buffalo is Robin Lehner, who was 5-14 with a 2.47 GAA in 21 games last season (note that he's 2-2-3 with a 2.92 GAA in his career vs the Canadiens).
The bottom line: Both Eichel and top points getter Ryan O'Reilly are sidelined for the home side, which doesn't bode well in facing Montoya, a guy who has had their number each time he's faced them. We have a hard time seeing the home side matching pace with the deeper and more talented Canadiens. Play on MONTREAL.
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