Rookie phenom Ivan Demidov has recorded a helper in five consecutive games, finding some serious chemistry on the second line alongside Juraj Slafkovsky and fellow rookie Oliver Kapanen. Additionally, both he and Suzuki are on the team's top power-play unit, which has operated at an impressive 25.6% clip, good for fifth in the league.

Edmonton Oilers (15-11-6, in the Pacific Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (16-11-4, in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Oilers -126, Canadiens +105;

The Pittsburgh Penguins have delayed their start time against the Montreal Canadiens by 30 minutes due to an accident on I-279 Southbound.

The Eastern Conference standings are ridiculous. Only eight points separate the first-place Carolina Hurricanes and 15th-place Columbus Blue Jackets. The Pittsburgh Penguins currently hold the last wild-card spot with 35 points, but there are seven teams within three points of the Pens.

Due to a crash on Interstate 279 southbound, the start time of Thursday's game between the Penguins and Canadiens was moved to 7:30 p.m.

Sidney Crosby seemed to have hurt his foot against the Montreal Canadiens, but he brushed it off after the game.

Oliver Kapanen scored a power-play goal late in the second period for Montreal (15-11-3), which has lost four of six. Jakub Dobes, making his fourth start in a row, allowed three goals on 14 shots before he was replaced after the first period, and Sam Montembeault allowed three goals on 13 shots in relief.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Cole Caufield had a goal and assist to extend his point streak to six games, and the Montreal Canadiens handed the slumping Vegas Golden Knights a 4-1 loss on Friday. Zach Bolduc and Juraj Slafkovský also each had a goal and an assist,