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NHL Predictions
Montreal Canadiens vs St Louis Blues
Head-to-Head: Canadiens 0-1 Blues
US TV: Fan Duel Sports Midwest; ESPN+
Canada TV: TSN2; RDS
Time: 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)
We open up NHL predictions with the Montreal Canadiens taking on the St Louis Blues. Montreal is expected to start Jakub Dobes in goal but always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Canadiens are 6-1-3 in their previous 10 games, including victories in three of their last four games. Olympic snub Cole Caufield leads the team in goals with 20 so far this campaign.
Jordan Binnington is the projected starter for the Blues after Joel Hofer got the 4-3 win against the Vegas Golden Knights. St Louis did beat Montreal, 4-3, on December 7. The Blues are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games entering this matchup. St Louis has struggled to score this season but did get four goals on Friday. Jake Neighbours is first on the team in goals with 10.
Both teams are coming off wins on Friday. However, Montreal should even up the season series.
Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.