Preview: Oilers at Canadiens MONTREAL (Interstat) — The surging Montreal Canadiens will look to extend their home-ice advantage when they host the inconsistent Edmonton Oilers at Bell Centre on Sunday. The Canadiens (16-14-0) return after a 4-2 road victory in Pittsburgh on Thursday. Center Oliver Kapanen scored a goal in that win, his third in the last five games, highlighting his growing role. Montreal has won four of its last six contests. The Oilers (14-17-0) arrive following a 4-1 home win over Detroit, powered by a hat trick from forward Zach Hyman. Hyman has been on a tear, with five goals in his last three games, including a four-goal outburst over his last two outings. Despite recent offensive flashes, Edmonton has lost seven of its last eleven games. This matchup is a rematch of a high-scoring affair from Oct. 23 in Edmonton, where the Oilers edged the Canadiens 6-5. Sunday’s game features a contrast in trajectories, with Montreal holding a steadier record while Edmonton seeks to string together wins. A key battle will be between Edmonton’s top offensive weapons and a Montreal defense bolstered by rookie Lane Hutson, who had two assists against Pittsburgh. Containing Connor McDavid, who had four assists in the win over Detroit, will be paramount for the Canadiens. According to National Statistical’s game simulator, the projected final score is Montreal 3, Edmonton 2. Following this game, the Oilers continue a five-game road trip with stops in Pittsburgh, Boston and Minnesota. The Canadiens begin a three-game homestand against Philadelphia and Chicago before a home-and-home series with Pittsburgh. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST at Bell Centre.