Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out.

How to watch the NHL game between the Vancouver Canucks and the Montreal Canadiens, as well as puck drop time and team news.

Speaking postgame, St. Louis made it clear that although the Oilers won on the scoreboard, Montreal outplayed Edmonton in every meaningful way. St. Louis stopped short of directly accusing the referees of bias, but his comments strongly implied that officiating tilted the game.

Vasily Podkolzin's decisive winner with 1:09 left in regulation caps off an incredible 6-5 victory for the Oilers over the Canadiens on Thursday night in an all-Canadian clash at Rogers Place

The Montreal Canadiens look to pick up the pieces after a disastrous third period when they visit the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night.

The Canadiens have achieved the start they desired through five games, but that is less about their record than it is how they got there.

Canadiens star Cole Caufield voiced out his frustration over the way Thursday's game against the Oilers was officiated.

Get the best Canadiens vs. Oilers predictions ahead of Thursday's matchup in Edmonton. Free NHL picks for October 23.

Our Canadiens vs. Flames predictions expect some statistical corrections in Calgary en route to an Under on Wednesday, October 22.

From a five-on-five, a game management, and a consistency perspective, the Canadiens can look at a loss to the Oilers as a building block.