12/15 NHL: Montreal at Edmonton

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Oilers will be fighting to end a 2-game losing skid when they host the Montreal Canadiens Thursday at Rexall Place.

The Oilers look to avenge an earlier 4-3 loss at the hands of the Canadiens.

Oddsmakers like the Oilers in this one, opening the line at 145 in favor of Edmonton. They are 16-11-4 this season, while the Canadiens are 16-8-5.

Claude Julien's troops hosted Phoenix last game and came away with a 5-2 win, a game that went over 5.5. Oddsmakers had them as 130 favorites in that one.

It was an ugly offensive display last game by Edmonton, who managed just 1 goal against New Jersey. The Oilers vow a better showing Thursday, after they lost as 115 money line underdogs.

Some trends to consider:
Montreal is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 away
Montreal is 3-6-0 OU in its last 9 games
Montreal is 6-3-0 SU in its last 9 games after scoring 5 to 6 goals
Montreal is 4-0-1 OU in its last 5 games against Edmonton
Edmonton is 4-0-1 OU in its last 5 games against Montreal
Edmonton is 9-4-0 OU in its last 13 at home
Edmonton is 4-2-0 SU in its last 6 games after scoring 1 to 2 goals
Edmonton is 2-5-0 OU in its last 7 games

Next up:
Montreal at Minnesota, Saturday, December 17
Edmonton at Vancouver, Saturday, December 17