Mathew Barzal and the New York Islanders will take the ice against Nick Suzuki and the Montreal Canadiens tonight.
The Montreal Canadiens will head on the road with just a few games left in the regular season to take on the New York Islanders in a game that has playoff implications. These two teams have played each other twice already this season and the Canadiens won both of those games. The Islanders are 36-27-15 this season with a total of 87 points on the standings. They are the No. 3 team in the Metropolitan Division currently in the last division spot though not having locked up even a playoff spot yet. A win here could do just that as they search for a divisional birth. They are two points above the Washington Capitals and 20 points behind the Carolina Hurricanes. They have won five straight games since the start of April beating playoff teams like the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers. Center Mathew Barzal leads the team in total points this season with 80 points on 23 goals and 57 assists. He is tied for No. 16 in the NHL in assists and No. 22 in total points.
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Game Date: Apr. 11, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
TV: MSG Sportsnet
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The Canadiens are 30-36-12 this season and have already been eliminated from playoff contention. They have just 72 points but have been on a tear playing teams that are fighting for wild-card spots and winning. They beat the Flyers and the Florida Panthers since the start of April while also losing to the Lightning, Maple Leafs, and Rangers.
Nick Suzuki leads the team in total points with 75 on the season. That is No. 32 in the league with 33 goals and 42 assists. The goals is tied for No. 22 in the league as well. He is followed by Cole Caulfield who has 24 goals and 36 assists with 60 points.
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