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Montreal Canadiens — Nashville Predators

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Model prediction and result

2:5Missed
Montreal Canadiens44%
Draw in regulation23%
Nashville Predators33%
Model estimate at MSK, the last one before kick-off

In short

Final score 2:5: the model's most likely outcome, Montreal Canadiens to win (56% incl. overtime), did not happen. That happens: an outcome at 56% fails in about 44 matches out of 100 on average.

Montreal Canadiens are favourites: 56% to win including overtime and shootout.

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

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 58%.

Why

  • Montreal Canadiens are more dangerous in attack: 3.0 expected goals against 2.7.

Facts

  • Last 5 meetings: Montreal Canadiens 5 wins, Nashville Predators 0.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens — Nashville Predators3.0–2.7
Montreal Canadiens to win (incl. OT and shootout)56%
Nashville Predators to win (incl. OT and shootout)44%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)58%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)42%

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Form

Montreal Canadiens

  • 07.10Carolina Hurricanes4:6
  • 04.10away · Pittsburgh Penguins5:6 OT
  • 30.09away · Toronto Maple Leafs3:2
  • 30.05away · Carolina Hurricanes1:6
  • 28.05Carolina Hurricanes0:4

Nashville Predators

  • 07.10away · Toronto Maple Leafs4:5 OT
  • 04.10Dallas Stars2:1
  • 02.10Minnesota Wild1:3
  • 17.04Anaheim Ducks4:5
  • 14.04San Jose Sharks2:3

Head to head

  • 29.03.2026Nashville Predators — Montreal Canadiens1:4
  • 17.10.2025Montreal Canadiens — Nashville Predators3:2 OT
  • 07.04.2025Nashville Predators — Montreal Canadiens1:2
  • 06.12.2024Montreal Canadiens — Nashville Predators3:0
  • 06.03.2024Nashville Predators — Montreal Canadiens3:4 OT

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
21Washington Capitals630319–18+16
22Nashville Predators622216–19-36
23New Jersey Devils630316–22-66

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 44% will not happen in roughly 56 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →