Reason:
The Canadiens are coming off a big 4-3 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers and they played hard for Bob Gainey in his first game behind the bench this season. Furthermore, the Canadiens are in a classic letdown spot vs. a bad Islanders team who’s been playing hard of late and even beat the Devils 7-3 at home this past Saturday. Look for Montreal to overlook this Islanders squad this evening, as they have Brodeur and the Devils on deck this Saturday. When MONTREAL played as any home/road team - During Last 5 Years - With 1 Over - Won Last Game by 1 Goals - With SU Record of 2 Win 1 Lost in L3G; the Canadiens are 4-9 SU in this cycle.
Prediction: NY Islanders 3 Montreal 2