Montreal and Edmonton meet in non-conference matchup

Edmonton Oilers (9-7-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (6-10-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Montreal, Quebec; Monday, 7:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens take on the Edmonton Oilers in a non-conference matchup.

Montreal has a 6-10-2 record overall and a 4-4-1 record in home games. The Canadiens have gone 1-5-1 when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

Edmonton has a 5-2-1 record on the road and a 9-7-2 record overall. The Oilers are 2-3-1 in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.

Monday’s game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nicholas Suzuki has seven goals and 11 assists for the Canadiens. Jayden Struble has scored goals over the last 10 games.

Brett Kulak has scored four goals with three assists for the Oilers. Vasily Podkolzin has over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 3-6-1, averaging 2.8 goals, five assists, 4.5 penalties and 10.9 penalty minutes while giving up 3.8 goals per game.

Oilers: 6-3-1, averaging 3.2 goals, 5.6 assists, 2.7 penalties and 6.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed.

Oilers: None listed.

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.