Their performance on Tuesday was about as dominant as one could ask, but did not yield a full two points. Playing one of the Eastern Conference's more successful squads, they'll look to reprise their role as aggressor again tonight.
While there's little doubt that the team would be well-served to give Alexander Semin another opportunity, tonight's game will mark another chance for Devante Smith-Pelly to prove he belongs with his new, skilled linemates. With that second line moving well but not scoring regardless of the right winger, a game against a team the Canadiens had no trouble scoring against last year may be just what the doctor ordered.