Montreal Canadiens (30-27-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (29-23-11, in the Pacific Division)
Vancouver, British Columbia; Tuesday, 10 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: The Vancouver Canucks host the Montreal Canadiens in a non-conference matchup.
Vancouver has a 29-23-11 record overall and a 13-11-7 record on its home ice. The Canucks have a -19 scoring differential, with 171 total goals scored and 190 conceded.
Montreal has a 30-27-6 record overall and a 14-15-2 record on the road. The Canadiens have a -22 scoring differential, with 184 total goals scored and 206 conceded.
The matchup Tuesday is the second time these teams meet this season. The Canadiens won 5-4 in overtime in the previous matchup.
TOP PERFORMERS: Conor Garland has 16 goals and 21 assists for the Canucks. Jake DeBrusk has three goals over the past 10 games.
Lane Hutson has four goals and 43 assists for the Canadiens. Cole Caufield has five goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Canucks: 5-5-0, averaging 2.1 goals, 3.4 assists, 3.7 penalties and eight penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.
Canadiens: 5-4-1, averaging 2.9 goals, 4.8 assists, 2.9 penalties and 6.4 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.
INJURIES: Canucks: None listed.
Canadiens: None listed.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
