NHL · Sunday, 11 October, MSK · Bell Centre

Montreal Canadiens — Detroit Red Wings

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Model prediction and result

1:0 SOCame true
Montreal Canadiens52%
Draw in regulation21%
Detroit Red Wings26%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 1:0 SO: the model's most likely outcome, Montreal Canadiens to win (65% incl. overtime), came true.

Montreal Canadiens are clear favourites: 65% to win including overtime and shootout.

6.1 goals expected in total — close to the competition average (6.0).

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 63%.

Why

  • Montreal Canadiens are more dangerous in attack: 3.5 expected goals against 2.6.
  • Detroit Red Wings: second game in two days — the model lowers their attack and defence.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens — Detroit Red Wings3.5–2.6
Montreal Canadiens to win (incl. OT and shootout)65%
Detroit Red Wings to win (incl. OT and shootout)35%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)63%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)37%

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Form

Montreal Canadiens

  • 09.10Nashville Predators2:5
  • 07.10Carolina Hurricanes4:6
  • 04.10away · Pittsburgh Penguins5:6 OT
  • 30.09away · Toronto Maple Leafs3:2
  • 30.05away · Carolina Hurricanes1:6

Detroit Red Wings

  • 10.10Seattle Kraken3:6
  • 07.10Ottawa Senators5:3
  • 04.10Winnipeg Jets2:3
  • 03.10New York Rangers0:2
  • 16.04away · Florida Panthers1:8

Head to head

  • 20.03.2026Detroit Red Wings — Montreal Canadiens3:1
  • 11.01.2026Montreal Canadiens — Detroit Red Wings0:4
  • 10.10.2025Detroit Red Wings — Montreal Canadiens1:5
  • 09.04.2025Montreal Canadiens — Detroit Red Wings4:1
  • 24.01.2025Detroit Red Wings — Montreal Canadiens4:2

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
17, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceToronto Maple Leafs731324–23+17
18Montreal Canadiens631219–22-37
19Buffalo Sabres731319–26-77
26Columbus Blue Jackets520316–21-54
27Detroit Red Wings612314–20-64
28Vancouver Canucks820626–38-124

Season 2026/27 · 2 points for a win, 1 for an overtime or shootout loss

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This is the model’s statistical estimate, not a recommendation. An outcome at 52% will not happen in roughly 48 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →