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Montreal Canadiens (20-12-6, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (21-15-2, in the Atlantic Division)

Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Panthers -142, Canadiens +119; over/under is 6

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers host the Montreal Canadiens after Sam Reinhart's two-goal game against the Washington Capitals in the Panthers' 5-3 win.

Florida is 21-15-2 overall and 3-5-0 against the Atlantic Division. The Panthers rank third in league play with 175 total penalties (averaging 4.6 per game).

Montreal has a 6-4-1 record in Atlantic Division play and a 20-12-6 record overall. The Canadiens rank fifth in NHL play with 125 total goals (averaging 3.3 per game).

The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two clubs.

TOP PERFORMERS: Anton Lundell has 13 goals and 17 assists for the Panthers. Sam Bennett has six goals and five assists over the last 10 games.

Cole Caufield has 18 goals and 19 assists for the Canadiens. Ivan Demidov has four goals and six assists over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 6.2 assists, 5.6 penalties and 13.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.9 goals per game.

Canadiens: 5-2-3, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.6 assists, 4.4 penalties and 10.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Panthers: None listed.

Canadiens: None listed.

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

St. Louis Blues (15-17-8, in the Central Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (29-2-7, in the Central Division)

Denver; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Avalanche come into a matchup with the St. Louis Blues as winners of eight consecutive games.

Colorado has a 7-0-4 record in Central Division play and a 29-2-7 record overall. The Avalanche are 26-1-5 in games they score at least three goals.

St. Louis is 15-17-8 overall and 5-5-0 against the Central Division. The Blues have an 11-4-3 record when scoring three or more goals.

The matchup Wednesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

TOP PERFORMERS: Nathan MacKinnon has 32 goals and 34 assists for the Avalanche. Brock Nelson has six goals and four assists over the past 10 games.

Justin Faulk has 10 goals and 10 assists for the Blues. Robert Thomas has five goals and six assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Avalanche: 9-0-1, averaging four goals, 7.3 assists, 3.1 penalties and 6.5 penalty minutes while giving up 2.2 goals per game.

Blues: 4-5-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 3.9 assists, 3.6 penalties and 8.6 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.

INJURIES: Avalanche: None listed.

Blues: None listed.

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

Boston Bruins (20-18-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6, in the Pacific Division)

Edmonton, Alberta; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins, on a six-game losing streak, play the Edmonton Oilers.

Edmonton has a 10-3-3 record in home games and a 20-14-6 record overall. The Oilers have scored 135 total goals (3.4 per game) to rank third in league play.

Boston is 20-18-2 overall and 8-10-1 in road games. The Bruins have gone 9-13-2 when they serve more penalty minutes than their opponent.

The matchup Wednesday is the second time these teams square off this season. The Oilers won 3-1 in the last matchup.

TOP PERFORMERS: Connor McDavid has scored 24 goals with 45 assists for the Oilers. Leon Draisaitl has three goals and 15 assists over the past 10 games.

David Pastrnak has 15 goals and 25 assists for the Bruins. Morgan Geekie has scored three goals and added five assists over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Oilers: 7-3-0, averaging 3.6 goals, 6.2 assists, four penalties and 12.8 penalty minutes while giving up 2.5 goals per game.

Bruins: 3-5-2, averaging 2.8 goals, 4.9 assists, 5.3 penalties and 16.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.6 goals per game.

INJURIES: Oilers: None listed.

Bruins: None listed.

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