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Players to watch

• Jesperi Kotkaniemi
  Kotkaniemi reached the thirty-point plateau against the Flyers but has yet to score during an away game. Line-matching is a big part of this but it’s only matter of time before Jesperi becomes a difference maker on the road.
• Jeff Petry
  Petry has been quiet the last few games. With only one point in his last eight games the Canadiens need him to be a bigger part of the offense.    
• Matthew Peca
  Peca keeps leaving us wanting more. Peca has shown why he is a career AHL-player. It’s time he demonstrates why he should be a regular on the 4th line, benefiting from playing with Artturi Lehkonen and Nate Thompson.

Keys to Victory

• Exploit the weak side
  The Maple Leafs defense is glaringly weak on the right side and the Habs should attack it. Montreal should be able to use their speed to create turnovers.
• Use speed
  Montreal showcased their speed last game and if they are able to enter the offensive zone once again, they can cause issues for the Leafs.
• Stay out of the box
  The Leafs have a dangerous power-play if the Canadiens continue to be undisciplined. On the other hand, Montreal’s power-play needs to be a positive point for the Habs for the rest of the season.