Montreal Canadiens (12-7-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (10-5-8, in the Pacific Division)
Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 4 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: The Vegas Golden Knights enter a matchup with the Montreal Canadiens after losing three games in a row.
Vegas has a 10-5-8 record overall and a 5-3-4 record in home games. The Golden Knights have conceded 67 goals while scoring 71 for a +4 scoring differential.
Montreal has a 12-7-3 record overall and a 6-2-2 record on the road. The Canadiens have gone 11-3-3 when scoring at least three goals.
Friday’s game is the first time these teams match up this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Eichel has scored 11 goals with 20 assists for the Golden Knights. Shea Theodore has three goals and six assists over the past 10 games.
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