Plenty of reasons at the moment to consider Les Habitants. Wins in seven of ten have put Montreal within sight of a playoff berth as the offense has been generating consistent production from Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield. The new sensation, however, is Czech rookie goalie Jakub Dobes, who is 5-0 in his starts since December 28, with a 1.55 GAA and .940 saves. Not chopped liver on the other side, either, with his wins vs. the Rangers, Stars, Caps, Avs, and Panthers. Meanwhile the Devils have lost seven of their last eight away, and before recovering to beat a sinking Boston on Wednesday, New Jersey was winless in four straight, scoring only six goals in the process. Play Canadiens on Money Line

So we are getting a team +1.5 at home that has been largely rolling of late against a struggling club that has to use its No. 2 goaltender -- Jacob Markstrom is out multiple weeks due to injury suffered last time out -- at basically the same price as road ML? Alright Hamilton!