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Montreal Canadiens: 3 Keys To Victory vs Edmonton

By Matthew Candy

MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 11: Goaltender Mike Smith #41 and teammate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilers defend the net against Brendan Gallagher #11 of the Montreal Canadiens attempting a wrap-around during the second period at the Bell Centre on February 11, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)
MONTREAL, QC - FEBRUARY 11: Goaltender Mike Smith #41 and teammate Ryan Nugent-Hopkins #93 of the Edmonton Oilers defend the net against Brendan Gallagher #11 of the Montreal Canadiens attempting a wrap-around during the second period at the Bell Centre on February 11, 2021 in Montreal, Canada. The Edmonton Oilers defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-0. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images) /
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The Canadiens and Oilers will face each other for the fifth time this season tonight in Montreal. The Habs have had the upper hand over Edmonton so far, taking 3 of the 4 previous meetings. Montreal was dominant in their last outing versus the Oilers, posting a 4-0 victory while holding the Oilers to just 17 shots.

The Oilers come into town having won their most recent game against the Flames and sit tied for second in the North division with the Winnipeg Jets, six points clear of the Canadiens who have four games in hand. Montreal was on the losing end of a battle with Ottawa on Saturday and will look to bounce back.

Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl have been on a torrent pace in the first half of the season, posting 64 and 56 points a piece though 38 games.

The Canadiens received a boost to their lineup on Saturday night, as Tyler Toffoli rejoined the team after a three game absence and scored in his return.

New comer Eric Staal skated alone on Sunday afternoon and is slated to make his Canadiens debut on Monday night. It is unclear where Staal will slot into the lineup as of yet.

Expect Carey Pice to get the start in goal as he aims to rebound from a shaky outing against Ottawa on Saturday.

Here are the Canadiens’ 3 Keys To Victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

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