Canadiens take on the Golden Knights in a non-conference matchup

Vegas Golden Knights (12-6-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (7-10-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Montreal Canadiens and the Vegas Golden Knights will play in a non-conference matchup.

Montreal has a 7-10-2 record overall and a 5-4-1 record in home games. The Canadiens are ninth in the league serving 10.3 penalty minutes per game.

Vegas has a 12-6-2 record overall and a 4-4-2 record in road games. The Golden Knights are 12-2-2 in games they score at least three goals.

Saturday’s game is the first meeting between these teams this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Cole Caufield has 12 goals and four assists for the Canadiens. Jayden Struble has over the past 10 games.

Ivan Barbashev has eight goals and 11 assists for the Golden Knights. Alexander Holtz has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 3-6-1, averaging 2.7 goals, 4.6 assists, 4.6 penalties and 11.1 penalty minutes while giving up 3.5 goals per game.

Golden Knights: 5-4-1, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.9 assists, 2.9 penalties and 7.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.1 goals per game.

INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed.

Golden Knights: None listed.

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