Montreal has won a surprising 6 of 7, but only 1 on the road, and have a very significant injury list. Th Habs have something of a scoring touch, averaging just under 4 goals-for a game in their last 4 matchups. Habs' goalie Hammond "aka the hamburglar" has looked terrific since an unlikely call up, but it is a very brief sample, and against sub-par opponents. The Canadiens' last game was a blow-out loss on the road.

Meanwhile back in the corral, the Flames are running roughshod over opponents, and since the blip against the Canucks, outscored the Wild 12-4 in a home and away pair. A change in coaches can spark a team, but the Habs just don't the bodies to compete with the balance of scoring, defense, and goal-tending of a very potent Flames club. Calgary is 9-1, and 8 of those wins have been by more than two goals. The Flames are a prohibitive favorite, so let's have a look at the total. I expect the Hamburglar and the Canadiens to revert to form. This one could be ugly. Take the total to go over tonight.