The Montreal Canadiens are making the trek to Vegas Thursday for a rematch of last year’s conference final. Montreal took last year’s series in six games, eliminating the Golden Knights on an overtime tally from Artturi Lehkonen. Thursday’s the second and final regular season meeting between these clubs, with Vegas getting some revenge in Montreal back on November 6 courtesy of a 5-2 win.

The 8-25-5 Habs remain in the basement of the Eastern Conference but are entering Vegas with a win over Dallas in their most recent showing. The Knights meanwhile sit first in the Pacific with a 23-15-2 record, but are looking to break a three-game losing streak as the division’s California teams are getting right on their tail.

Puck drop at T-Mobile Arena goes at 10 p.m. EST. Vegas is a -354 moneyline favourite, and -144 on the puckline, while the total is set at 5.5 on the NHL odds.

Canadiens vs. Golden Knights NHL Betting Odds

The wins and losses column is anything but pretty for the defending Stanley Cup runners-up. Montreal’s 3-15-4 record on the road is the worst in the NHL, as is their record overall. When it comes to the total, the under has hit in only eight of the Canadiens’ 22 road games this year.

On the flip side, Vegas hasn’t been as strong as expected at home. They’re just 12-10-2 straight up on the season and have lost five of their last six on home ice. Similar to Montreal, the Golden Knights have seen only nine of their 24 home games hit the under.

Montreal Canadiens

A career-high 48 saves from Sam Montembeault combined with a five-goal outing for the first time since November 27 propelled Montreal to victory on Tuesday, winning 5-3 at Dallas. Christian Dvorak netted his sixth and seventh goals of the campaign while Tyler Toffoli, Josh Anderson and Michael Pezzetta found the back of the net too.

Anderson’s goal was his team-leading eighth of the year. If that alone doesn’t highlight the offensive struggles for Montreal this season, then a league-worst 2.16 goals per game will. Montreal is also allowing the most goals per game at 3.66, for a double whammy.

Vegas Golden Knights

The last Knights win came on January 6 versus the Rangers, granted Vegas has only played three times since then. Robin Lehner was in net for all three of the recent losses. Lehner’s .904 save percentage this year is his worst since his rookie season in 2010, and is beginning to let down a Vegas team that ranks sixth in scoring. Don’t forget, Jack Eichel is also now practicing.

Chandler Stephenson potted his first goal of 2022 against Pittsburgh on Monday, Vegas’ last contest. Stephenson leads the club with 37 points in 39 games.

NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Canadiens vs. Golden Knights?

• Regular Season

Canadiens Team Leaders

MON

Points	Nick Suzuki 61
+ / -	Jordan Harris 3
Shots	Cole Caufield 188
Penalty Mins	Michael Pezzetta 81
Wins	Jake Allen 9
GAA	Jake Allen 3.3

VEG

Points	Jonathan Marchessault 66
+ / -	Zach Whitecloud 21
Shots	Jonathan Marchessault 251
Penalty Mins	Keegan Kolesar 68
Wins	Robin Lehner 23
GAA	Logan Thompson 2.68

• Regular Season

Golden Knights Team Leaders

MON

Points	Nick Suzuki 61
+ / -	Jordan Harris 3
Shots	Cole Caufield 188
Penalty Mins	Michael Pezzetta 81
Wins	Jake Allen 9
GAA	Jake Allen 3.3

VEG

Points	Jonathan Marchessault 66
+ / -	Zach Whitecloud 21
Shots	Jonathan Marchessault 251
Penalty Mins	Keegan Kolesar 68
Wins	Robin Lehner 23
GAA	Logan Thompson 2.68

Injuries

Montreal

Carey Price (G)

Prob Fri Knee - 25 / 04 / 22

Joel Armia (RW)

Out indefinitely Personal - 19 / 04 / 22

Paul Byron (LW)

Ques Fri Lower Body - 19 / 04 / 22

Jake Evans (C)

Prob Thurs Undisclosed - 19 / 04 / 22

Michael Pezzetta (LW)

Elig Sat Suspension - 17 / 04 / 22

Jake Allen (G)

out for season Groin - 09 / 04 / 22

Paul Byron (LW)

Prob Mon Undisclosed - 06 / 04 / 22

Justin Barron (D)

out for season Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22

Chris Wideman (D)

Ques Tues Undisclosed - 01 / 04 / 22

Jake Evans (C)

Prob Thurs Upper Body - 30 / 03 / 22

Vegas

Keegan Kolesar (RW)

Out indefinitely Lower Body - 25 / 04 / 22

Robin Lehner (G)

out for season Shoulder - 25 / 04 / 22

Robin Lehner (G)

Ques Sun Lower Body - 22 / 04 / 22

Robin Lehner (G)

Prob Mon Personal - 15 / 04 / 22

Mattias Janmark (C)

Ques Tues Teeth - 11 / 04 / 22

Keegan Kolesar (RW)

Ques Sun Upper Body - 02 / 04 / 22

William Carrier (LW)

Prob Sun Lower Body - 26 / 03 / 22

Brett Howden (C)

Out indefinitely Upper Body - 25 / 03 / 22

Nolan Patrick (C)

Out indefinitely Undisclosed - 25 / 03 / 22

Laurent Brossoit (G)

Early May Undisclosed - 24 / 03 / 22

Injuries

Montreal

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Carey Price (G)	Prob Fri	Knee - 25 / 04 / 22	1-1	2-0	+ -
Price missed the previous game as he was given a break from travel. It is intended that he will return to the crease Friday versus the Panthers.
Joel Armia (RW)	Out indefinitely	Personal - 19 / 04 / 22	1-5	5-1	+ -
Armia is out of the lineup due to a personal matter, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Paul Byron (LW)	Ques Fri	Lower Body - 19 / 04 / 22	1-5	5-1	+ -
Byron has been absent from the last four games with a lower-body injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will take on the Panthers on Friday.
Jake Evans (C)	Prob Thurs	Undisclosed - 19 / 04 / 22	1-5	5-1	+ -
Evans sat out the last contest with an unspecified ailment, but it is projected that he will line up against the Flyers on Thursday.
Michael Pezzetta (LW)	Elig Sat	Suspension - 17 / 04 / 22	1-5	5-1	+ -
Pezzetta has been handed a two-game suspension for an illegal check to the head, and he is eligible to return against the Senators on Saturday.
Jake Allen (G)	out for season	Groin - 09 / 04 / 22	3-8	6-5	+ -
Allen is idle with a groin injury, and he will miss the remainder of the season.
Paul Byron (LW)	Prob Mon	Undisclosed - 06 / 04 / 22	3-9	7-5	+ -
Byron has sat out the last two games due to an undefined injury, but it is projected that he will suit up Monday against the Jets.
Justin Barron (D)	out for season	Ankle - 06 / 04 / 22	3-9	7-5	+ -
Barron will sit out the rest of the 2021-22 season with an ankle injury.
Chris Wideman (D)	Ques Tues	Undisclosed - 01 / 04 / 22	4-10	8-6	+ -
Wideman sat out the last game with an unspecified ailment, and it has yet to be established if he will face the Senators on Tuesday.
Jake Evans (C)	Prob Thurs	Upper Body - 30 / 03 / 22	4-11	9-6	+ -
Evans departed the last game due to an upper-body injury, but it is projected that he will play Thursday versus the Hurricanes.

Vegas

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Keegan Kolesar (RW)	Out indefinitely	Lower Body - 25 / 04 / 22	1-3	3-1	+ -
Kolesar is considered week-to-week moving forward due to a lower-body injury.
Robin Lehner (G)	out for season	Shoulder - 25 / 04 / 22	1-3	3-1	+ -
Lehner will sit out the remainder of the 2021-22 season after undergoing surgery to repair a shoulder injury.
Robin Lehner (G)	Ques Sun	Lower Body - 22 / 04 / 22	1-3	3-1	+ -
Lehner is dealing with a lower-body injury, and it is unclear if he will suit up versus the Sharks on Sunday.
Robin Lehner (G)	Prob Mon	Personal - 15 / 04 / 22	2-6	5-3	+ -
Lehner was away from the team the previous game due to a personal matter, but it is expected that he will play in Monday's tilt against the Devils.
Mattias Janmark (C)	Ques Tues	Teeth - 11 / 04 / 22	3-6	6-3	+ -
Janmark is on the mend from a dental procedure, leaving his status for Tuesday's battle with the Canucks up in the air.
Keegan Kolesar (RW)	Ques Sun	Upper Body - 02 / 04 / 22	5-8	8-5	+ -
Kolesar was absent from the last game due to an upper-body issue, and it remains to be seen if he will suit up for Sunday's showdown with the Canucks.
William Carrier (LW)	Prob Sun	Lower Body - 26 / 03 / 22	6-9	10-5	+ -
Carrier has been activated from the long-term injured reserve list due to a lower-body injury, and it is likely that he will suit up against the Sharks on Sunday.
Brett Howden (C)	Out indefinitely	Upper Body - 25 / 03 / 22	6-10	10-6	+ -
Howden has been shifted to the long-term injured reserve list with an upper-body ailment, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Nolan Patrick (C)	Out indefinitely	Undisclosed - 25 / 03 / 22	6-10	10-6	+ -
Patrick has wound up in the long-term injured reserve list with an unspecified ailment, leaving a date for his return to the ice unclear.
Laurent Brossoit (G)	Early May	Undisclosed - 24 / 03 / 22	6-10	10-6	+ -
Brossoit is on the injured reserve list due to an undefined issue, and he is not likely to return until at least the beginning of May.