Puck Line +1.5 • Montréal Canadiens

Placing 3 units on Montréal -1.5 at -160 (BetMGM) based on matchup dynamics: expected stronger defensive structure, more controlled zone time, and advantages on set plays. The 1.5 spread translates to an expectation of a two-goal victory, which aligns with anticipating steady puck control, fewer turnovers, and superior special-teams execution across the game flow.