This is a 9* play on MONTREAL.

The Canadiens will be looking to grab a much needed two points Monday night at home against the Wild. The Habs are currently 22-15-5 and one point behind Buffalo for what would be the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Minnesota has certainly not been a kind opponent for them as it's been eight straight losses to the Wild. But I believe this time will be different as the Habs are at home and the Wild (20-17-3) aren't exactly tearing things up right now. They'd lost six of seven before recording back to back wins on the road, at Toronto and Ottawa. A big change for Montreal for this game compared to the last time they faced the Wild (on Dec 11th) is that Carey Price is probably going to be in goal. Backup Antii Niemi was terrible last month in St. Paul, allowing seven goals. The Wild power play was also 4 for 4 in that game, which is somewhat ridiculous. I don't see the Minnesota PP being anywhere close to that prolific tonight. Play on MONTREAL

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