This line is short giving reason to believe the oddsmaker hasn't quite caught up to the fact about how bad the Bruins really are.

Boston's lack of defense coupled with lack of depth due to injuries was on full display in its opening game, a 6-2 loss to Winnipeg.

Montreal wasn't that sharp in its opener, a 3-1 road win against Toronto. Look for the Canadiens to play better in their second game.

Montreal has dominated Boston winning 10 of the past 12 matches, including going 4-0 last season. The Canadiens outscored the Bruins, 16-6, last season during their head-to-head competition.