The St. Louis Blues (27-21-2) will battle against the Montreal Canadiens (21-22-8) for the second time this season on Sunday, February 11, at 1:00 PM ET at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Blues approach this battle with a moneyline at -120, showing that they are favored while playing on the road.

The Blues have gone 4-1 in their last five games and have some positive momentum to build on. Their most recent battle was a 3-1 showing over the Buffalo Sabres, which marked their fourth game in the last five where they have scored at least three or more goals.

Robert Thomas is key to their success, as he leads them in all major categories. This includes 53 points, 17 goals, and 36 assists. As a whole, they will need more scoring opportunities.

The Blues maintain an average of 2.84 goals per game, backed by 28.9 shots. Their power play success stands at 15.6 percent, scoring 23 goals and conceding 28. This presents a favorable comparison to the Capitals, whose offensive struggles may play a significant role.

On the defensive end, the Blues concede an average of 3.06 goals and face 31.8 shot attempts, indicating a slightly less favorable ratio than their offensive performance. Nevertheless, their robust 78.8 percent penalty kill surpasses that of the Canadiens.

The Canadiens are 2-3 in their most recent set of five games. Their previous encounter was a 3-2 loss on the road against the Dallas Stars. This marked their third loss in five games where they allowed three or more goals.

Nick Suzuki is currently leading them with 47 points and 31 assists. They are also led in scoring with Cole Caulfield, who has put up 18 goals so far this year. 

The Canadiens emphasize the importance of a proactive early strategy for success, showcasing an average of 2.73 goals and 27.8 shots per game. During power plays, they have scored 33 goals but allowed 45, resulting in a 19.8 percent power play efficiency and a potential disadvantage.

On the defensive end, they concede an average of 3.45 goals and confront 34.2 shots per game, indicating a less favorable ratio compared to their offensive performance. Their penalty kill percentage is 74.9, slightly lower than the Blues.

MyBookie provides the best NHL betting odds, with the St. Louis Blues as favorites for success on the road. The last time these two met in November of last year, the Blues won 6-3. Looking at the latest trends, the Blues are more likely to win this game despite the Canadiens being at home and coming off an import win.