NHL · Monday, 26 October, MSK

Winnipeg Jets — Montreal Canadiens

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Model prediction for 26 October

Winnipeg Jets38%
Draw in regulation24%
Montreal Canadiens38%
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: Winnipeg Jets 50%, Montreal Canadiens 50% including overtime.

The model expects few goals: 5.4 in total, against a competition average of 6.0.

Over 5.5 goals in regulation — 52%.

Why

  • The teams are almost level on expected goals: 2.7 and 2.7.

Facts

  • League table: Winnipeg Jets — No. 10, 9 pts; Montreal Canadiens — No. 18, 7 pts. A gap of 2 pts.
  • Last 5 meetings: Winnipeg Jets 2 wins, Montreal Canadiens 3.

Probabilities

Expected goals: Winnipeg Jets — Montreal Canadiens2.7–2.7
Winnipeg Jets to win (incl. OT and shootout)50%
Montreal Canadiens to win (incl. OT and shootout)50%
Total over 5.5 (regulation)52%
Total under 5.5 (regulation)48%

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Form

Winnipeg Jets

  • 14.10Minnesota Wild5:2
  • 10.10Anaheim Ducks1:5
  • 08.10Colorado Avalanche3:2
  • 06.10away · Pittsburgh Penguins3:2
  • 04.10away · Detroit Red Wings3:2

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

Head to head

  • 05.02.2026Winnipeg Jets — Montreal Canadiens1:5
  • 04.12.2025Montreal Canadiens — Winnipeg Jets3:2 SO
  • 29.01.2025Montreal Canadiens — Winnipeg Jets1:4
  • 15.12.2024Winnipeg Jets — Montreal Canadiens4:2
  • 19.12.2023Winnipeg Jets — Montreal Canadiens2:3 OT

Full record: 25 meetings →

Table

Table «Overall», season 2026/27
#TeamPWOTLLGoals+/−Pts
9, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionMinnesota Wild741221–16+59
10, Playoffs: top 3 in each divisionWinnipeg Jets641118–17+19
11, Playoffs: wild cards, 2 per conferenceColorado Avalanche640229–19+108
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 38% will not happen in roughly 62 matches out of 100. How to read probabilities →