Flyers take on the Canadiens following Couturier’s hat trick

Montreal Canadiens (3-4-1, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (2-5-1, in the Metropolitan Division)

Philadelphia; Sunday, 7 p.m. EDT

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Flyers -152, Canadiens +128; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers host the Montreal Canadiens after Sean Couturier’s hat trick against the Minnesota Wild in the Flyers’ 7-5 win.

Philadelphia has a 2-5-1 record overall and a 1-2-0 record on its home ice. The Flyers have a 1-3-1 record in games they score at least three goals.

Montreal has gone 0-1-1 on the road and 3-4-1 overall. The Canadiens have allowed 29 goals while scoring 23 for a -6 scoring differential.

Sunday’s game is the first time these teams meet this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Travis Konecny has four goals and five assists for the Flyers. Jett Luchanko has over the last 10 games.

Emil Heineman has scored two goals for the Canadiens. Oliver Kapanen has over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Flyers: 2-5-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 4.5 assists, 4.6 penalties and 11.5 penalty minutes while giving up 3.3 goals per game.

Canadiens: 3-4-1, averaging 2.3 goals, 4.3 assists, 3.4 penalties and 7.9 penalty minutes while giving up 2.7 goals per game.

INJURIES: Flyers: None listed.

Canadiens: None listed.

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