It seems like a total of 6 is short nowadays for an NHL game. I find that especially so in this matchup between the Coyotes and Canadiens.

Montreal has gone Over 72 percent of the time during its last 26 games at 18-7-1. The Canadiens' last six games all have gone Over.

That's a trend that can be followed even without the data to back another Over. But there's plenty of evidence to say there is going to be more than six goals scored in this game.

The Coyotes are averaging 5.1 goals in their last six games. Nick Schmaltz is one of the hottest scorers in the league with 12 goals and 13 assists during his last 13 games.

The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in each of their last six games. The Coyotes are without reliable defenseman Jakob Chychrun, who is out long-term with a lower-body injury.

Both teams are horrendous defensively. Arizona ranks 28th in goals given up and is 30th in penalty kill. Montreal is even worse giving up the most goals in the league per game and ranking 29th in penalty kill.