Montreal Canadiens (9-3-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (9-4, in the Metropolitan Division)
Newark, New Jersey; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens visit the New Jersey Devils after Kirby Dach scored two goals in the Canadiens’ 5-4 shootout loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
New Jersey has a 9-4 record overall and a 5-0-0 record in home games. The Devils have a 2-1-0 record in games their opponents commit more penalties.
Montreal has a 9-3-1 record overall and a 5-2-0 record on the road. The Canadiens serve 10.8 penalty minutes per game to rank ninth in league play.
The teams meet Thursday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Connor Brown has scored five goals with one assist for the Devils. Jack Hughes has 10 goals and four assists ov

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