NHL · Sunday, 1 November, MSK

Montreal Canadiens — Pittsburgh Penguins

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Model prediction for 1 November

Montreal Canadiens39%
Draw in regulation23%
Pittsburgh Penguins38%
Model estimate at MSK

Preliminary forecast: the match is more than a week away. Closer to it the model takes in fresh form, injuries and line-ups, and the numbers may move.

In short

Close to a coin flip: Montreal Canadiens 50%, Pittsburgh Penguins 50% including overtime.

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

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 61%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 3.0 and 2.9.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens — Pittsburgh Penguins3.0–2.9
Montreal Canadiens to win (incl. OT and shootout)50%
Pittsburgh Penguins to win (incl. OT and shootout)50%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)61%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)39%

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Form

Montreal Canadiens

  • 14.10Buffalo Sabres4:3 SO
  • 11.10Detroit Red Wings1:0 SO
  • 09.10Nashville Predators2:5
  • 07.10Carolina Hurricanes4:6
  • 04.10away · Pittsburgh Penguins5:6 OT

Pittsburgh Penguins

  • 14.10away · Chicago Blackhawks3:5
  • 11.10Dallas Stars2:1 SO
  • 10.10away · Columbus Blue Jackets2:3 SO
  • 08.10away · Washington Capitals3:5
  • 06.10Winnipeg Jets2:3

Head to head

  • 04.10.2026Pittsburgh Penguins — Montreal Canadiens6:5 OT
  • 22.12.2025Pittsburgh Penguins — Montreal Canadiens4:3 SO
  • 21.12.2025Montreal Canadiens — Pittsburgh Penguins4:0
  • 12.12.2025Pittsburgh Penguins — Montreal Canadiens2:4
  • 13.12.2024Montreal Canadiens — Pittsburgh Penguins2:9

Full record: 23 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
14, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceFlorida Panthers732219–20-18
15, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionPittsburgh Penguins731325–22+37
16St. Louis Blues631221–18+37
17, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceToronto Maple Leafs731324–23+17
18Montreal Canadiens631219–22-37
19Buffalo Sabres731319–26-77

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 39% will not happen in roughly 61 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →