After grabbing an early lead in the Atlantic Division standings, the Montreal Canadiens now find themselves locked in a battle for home ice in the first two rounds. The Canadiens are now just three points ahead of the Ottawa Senators, but with one more game played. Montreal will be playing with energy tonight, as they need points from this game.
The Canadiens now come into tonight off of a loss to the Detroit Red Wings, the second worst team in the East. Al Montoya started between the pipes Tuesday for the Habs, which means that the Canes are likely to face Carey Price.