Canadiens in action against Rangers after overtime win

Montreal Canadians (8-11-3, in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Rangers (12-9-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

New York; Saturday, 1:00 PM EST

Rangers -206, Canadians +170; plus/minus is 6.5

In summary: The New York Rangers host the Montreal Canadiens after the Canadiens defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in extra time.

New York has a 12-9-1 record overall and a 5-4-1 record at home. The Rangers are 5-2-1 in games in which they score one or more power-play goals.

Montreal has a 3-6-1 road record and an 8-11-3 record overall. The Canadiens serve 10.6 penalty minutes per game to rank eighth in the league.

The teams meet on Saturday for the second time this season. The Rangers won the last meeting 7-2.

BETTER PERFORMANCES: Artemi Panarin He has 12 goals and 13 assists for the Rangers. Will Cuylle He has five goals and five assists in the last 10 games.

Cole Caufield He has 13 goals and five assists for the Canadiens. Nicholas Suzuki has scored four goals and added three assists in the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-6-0, averaging 2.6 goals, 4.7 assists, 2.9 penalties and 5.8 penalty minutes and allowing 2.9 goals per game.

Canadiens: 4-4-2, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.6 assists, 3.9 penalties and 9.4 penalty minutes and conceding 3.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Rangers: None listed.

Canadians: None on the list.

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