Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs: Don't expect many pucks

Prediction for the NHL Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs match, which will take place on February 22. Check the team conditions and choose several betting options.

After ten defeats in a row, Montreal played two excellent games. First, the Canadiens beat St. Louis after overtime (3:2) and then the Islanders (3:2) after the penalty shot. They did not affect their standing in the Atlantic Division. Montreal is last with 27 points, even behind seventh-placed Buffalo with 13.

After losses to Calgary (2:5) and Vancouver (2:3), Toronto first thrashed Seattle (6:2) and then Pittsburgh (4:1). However, the Maple Leafs lost to St. Louis 3:6 in their last game. Toronto is in third place in the Atlantic Division standings with 67 points. Since fifth-placed Detroit are 15 points ahead and have a few spare games, their place in the top-four is not threatened.

The bookmakers' analysts believe that Toronto will beat Montreal without any problems. However, we wouldn't write off the home team. They've got two wins in a row. We think the Canadiens will play on defence, so we'll bet on the total under. Prediction: Total Under (6.5).

• Total Under 6.5 for 1.71
• Total Under 6 for 1.96
• W1 for 5.25