On Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens (4-7-2) face off against the New Jersey Devils (8-5-2) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Make sure you stay up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

New Jersey comes into this matchup on a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. Recently, the New Jersey Devils achieved a decisive 3-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers, keeping their opponents from scoring any goals. This season, Nico Hischier stands out as New Jersey's top point scorer, accumulating a total of 16 points. Following closely is Jesper Bratt, who has contributed 15 points to the team's success. Nico Hischier also leads in goal-scoring for the Devils, having netted 10 goals thus far. Meanwhile, Jesper Bratt excels in setting up his teammates, leading the team with 12 assists. Over their last five games, the Devils have been scoring at an impressive rate, averaging 3.6 goals per game. This performance has helped them secure second place in the Metropolitan Division standings. As they prepare to face the Montreal Canadiens on their home ice, the Devils aim to continue their winning streak. On the whole, the team maintains an average of 3.5 goals per game throughout the season.

Montreal enters this game on a three-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In their recent 3-1 defeat to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Christian Dvorak managed to find the back of the net for the Montreal Canadiens, registering their only goal in the matchup. Nick Suzuki has been a standout for Montreal this season, leading the team with a total of 13 points. Close on his heels is Cole Caufield, who has accumulated 11 points so far. Notably, Caufield has been particularly effective at scoring goals, having notched an impressive 10 goals already this season. Meanwhile, both Nick Suzuki and Mike Matheson are tied as the top assist-makers for the Canadiens, each contributing 9 assists to the team's efforts. Recently, Montreal's defense has struggled, conceding an average of 4.4 goals per game over their last five outings. This has contributed to their current position at the bottom of the Atlantic Division standings. As they prepare to face the New Jersey Devils, the Canadiens are keen on securing an important victory on the road. The Devils have had a decent start, winning eight out of their fifteen games this season. On average, the Canadiens have been scoring 2.8 goals per game this year.

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