Mammoth Visit Montreal: Set the Table, Then Shop the Number

Utah heads to Montreal on November 5 for an early-season road test, and the Canadiens get a chance to put their stamp on the first big early-season tilt on their calendar. It's still early, which means both clubs have plenty of hockey left to sort out and plenty of room to surprise. The Bell Centre is one of the toughest rooms in the league for visitors, and the crowd tends to add energy from the opening faceoff, so Utah will need to handle that noise from the first shift.

We don't have a published DarkHorse pick for this one yet, so treat this as a setup piece, not a betting card. Watch how both teams handle the first period, since early momentum often tells you which way the game is leaning. Special teams can swing close contests, so keep an eye on power plays and penalty kills as the night goes on.

Lines will move as game day approaches, so check the latest numbers before you lock anything in. Shop around, respect your bankroll, and don't chase a price you missed.

Drop your takes below. Who walks out of Montreal with two points?