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This is a heated local rivalry between the two teams but the Rangers have the edge with home ice and the better goaltender in Shesterkin. The Rangers have also shown their firepower by scoring 11 goals in three games. They also have the edge with their powerplay unit which is producing for them right now, and with a 3-0-1 record so far, they have the momentum to take it to the Islanders as they are also 4-1 in their last 5 home games.

Bet: take the New York Rangers on the moneyline.

This is a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Finals. Carolina won in five games and went on to win the Stanley Cup. Three of those five games stayed below the total, including both at Montreal. Those two games here had scores of 3-2 (in OT) and 4-0. The Canadiens managed just five goals in the final four games combined. Importantly, all five games had O/U lines of 5.5 or 6. Tuesday's total opened at 6.5, giving us more room to work with. While the Habs are off a high-scoring game, the Canes have only scored five total goals in three games. The Champs allowed two goals in one game and one in another. Prior to their 6-5 loss against the Penguins, Montreal's season opener was a 3-2 win at Toronto. Go with the under.