Embarrassing is the only way to describe the loss to the last-place Coyotes. The Canadiens showed little life all game. The Habs comeback ended when their captain took a bad offensive zone penalty and the penalty-kill continued to struggle.

For a complete recap: Habs Road Woes Continue

Players to watch

• William Karlsson
  Karlsson has become a true number one center in the NHL after giving the opportunity with his third NHL team.
• Karl Alzner
  Alzner has yet to prove why he was highly sought after in the off-season. He may see his name pop-up in rumors before the deadline.
• Reilly Smith
  Smith is another player who has taken advantage of playing bigger minutes now playing to his full potential.

Keys to Victory

• Skate with your opponent
  The Canadiens will be at risk of Vegas skating circles around them.
• Bounce back 
  The Habs need a good rebound game after being embarrassed by the Yotes, they need to show they have the fight to play at the NHL level.
• Get to the net
  The Habs have very few players that are willing to attack the net, it does not only generate offence but takes opponents attention away from the play.

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The Golden Knights are sitting pretty at the top of the NHL standings while the Habs most recently hit rock bottom. The Knights will be focused and determined to get the two points while the Habs will either rise to the occasion or sink even deeper than they already are. .

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