Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL Pick and Preview

Montreal Canadiens are last in the NHL, but they won yesterday. The Habs are under new management and have improved their results since firing Dominique Ducharme. Toronto is coming off a tough 6-3 defeat to the Blues. Petr Mrazek will start in goal for the Maple Leafs. Toronto won the last playoff series against Montreal. Montreal won last year's series 3-2. They are in a tight Atlantic division race.

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Montreal Canadiens is a live betting match.

Montreal is playing in front of a home crowd at the Bell Centre. Toronto fell victim to Montreal's pesky nature last spring. The Habs are making teams remember how good they can be. Samuel Montembault will start in goal for Montreal. Toronto has failed to establish much depth beyond their dominant top line. Their second line, spearheaded by captain John Tavares, continues to struggle. They are excellent on special teams and ride great shooting metrics. Montreal is making changes at deadline.

Toronto Maple Leafs are 6-1 in their last 7 games against a team with a losing record. Montreal Canadiens are 1-10 in last 11 games following a win. The over is 4-0 in Maple Leaf's last 4 Monday games.

Toronto Maple Leafs are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a losing record. Montreal Canadiens are 1-10 in last 11 games following a win.