My Sabres vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks suggest another high-scoring thriller between these two offense-centric teams, with Lane Hutson continuing to cement himself as one of the league's best defensemen. Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson has taken his seemingly nonsensical omission from the American Olympic team personally.

Morgan Geekie scored two of three Boston Bruins power-play goals in a 4-3 comeback win against the Montreal Canadiens at TD Garden in Boston on Saturday. Charlie McAvoy had three assists, Fraser Minten had a goal and an assist, and Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for Boston (30-20-2), which has won consecutive games, and eight of nine.

The Boston Bruins are set to host the Montreal Canadiens in a pivotal Atlantic Division showdown on Saturday night. Boston is chasing the Canadiens for the third spot in the division, as the Bruins are three points back of Montreal.

A little friendly competition never hurts. As it pertains to the pressures of tending goal for the Boston Bruins, the increased usage of Joonas Korpisalo has only given Jeremy Swayman and his $66 million more to prove,

Ticketing giant StubHub says it received a surge in interest for Saturday night's Canadiens-Bruins game, six times higher than normal.

Morgan Geekie scored two of Boston's three power-play goals, including the game-winner with 5:53 left in regulation, as the Bruins beat the visiting Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Saturday night.

Minnesota is playing for the second consecutive night and third time in four days, so my Wild vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks call for Montreal capitalizing with center Oliver Kapanen continuing to pepper the net. Wild vs Canadiens best bet: Oliver Kapanen Over 1.5 shots on goal (-130)

Bolduc's long-term development will help the Canadiens become a contending team, and his development took a big step in a big loss.

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