These two teams met a little over a month ago, a 4-2 win for Montreal. How have things changed for the Habs since then?
Well, Carey Price returned from injury... and then got hurt again. On a serious note, though, they also lost Brendan Gallagher who was on their first line and there has been a revolving door of players called up and changes to every line on the team. I'd argue the team has missed Gallagher more than Price so far.
It looks like there will be a new first line as Max Pacioretty will be playing with Alex Galchenyuk and Sven Andrighetto, who has replaced Alex Semin quite nicely.