Montreal Canadiens

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  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

Can Canadiens Keep the Scores Close?

There could be value in backing the Canadiens with a 1.5 goal start on the puck line. You can get -115 and our prediction is that they’ll be able keep pace with the Avalanche.

2-1 Win for Canadiens in Pair’s Last Encounter

Montreal Canadiens were defeated in their previous game. On the road, they suffered a 4-2 loss against Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Cole Caufield and Emil Heineman scored one goal each.

Colorado Avalanche were winners for the sixth straight time in their last game. Landing a 6-5 (OT) home victory against Buffalo Sabres at Ball Arena. Devon Toews recorded 3 points, featuring 1 goal and 2 assists.

The Habs have beaten the Avs in the last two encounters. They won 4-3 at Bell Centre and triumphed 2-1 at Ball Arena. In the past 8 H2H meetings, the Avs have won five.

Starting Goalies

Jakub Dobes (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 6-3-2 2.75 .905 1
Mackenzie Blackwood (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 20-8-3 2.22 .917 2
23/24 10-25-1 3.45 .899 2
Montreal Canadiens – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.0 shots on goal, with a 19.4% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have given up 3.1 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

Cole Caufield is the top points scorer with 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, with Jake Evans recording 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Sam Montembeault have a 3.10 goal against average with a .884 save percentage.

Colorado Avalanche – Last 10 Games

The Avs have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 4.1 goals from 30.2 shots on goal, with a 13.9% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.5 goals from 27.7 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.5%.

The top points scorer is Nathan MacKinnon with 23 points, 5 goals and 18 assists, while Mikko Rantanen is next best after registering 19 points, 7 goals and 12 assists. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 1.93 GAA with a .932 SV%.

Expert NHL Analysis

We take note of any injuries affecting each franchise before going ahead with our hockey predictions. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the NHL action.

Key Canadiens vs Avalanche stats:

  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Canadiens in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Canadiens in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
  • The -1.5 line hasn’t been covered by Avalanche in 13 of their last 19 games at home this season.
  • The +1.5 line has been covered by Canadiens in 2 consecutive games against Avalanche.

Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche Prediction

Montreal Canadiens look capable of keeping the scoreline respectable in this NHL clash. The +1.5 spread affords us the chance to get -115 that they win or lose by one goal.

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Canadiens +1.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this hockey wager.

Our Pick

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikko Rantanen Over 2.5 Shots -143 BetMGM logo

Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 3 straight games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Shots on Goal and you can get -143 that he goes over the line.

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Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche Bet Builder Tips

Puck Line Canadiens +1.5
To Score Cole Caufield
Shots on Goal Mikko Rantanen Over 2.5

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Correct Score Prediction

Canadiens Canadiens logo 4 - 2 Avalanche logo Avalanche

We’re betting on the Canadiens to secure a 4-2 winning scoreline. Odds of +2900 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Montreal Canadiens vs Colorado Avalanche Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Avs Win on the Cards According to the Books

According to the Moneyline betting odds, Colorado Avalanche are red-hot -345 favorites with the sportsbooks and that means a 78% chance of winning this game. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +265 about Montreal Canadiens.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular NHL wagers. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -115.

There are odds of -200 for the Avs to open the scoring and that makes them favorites. Opponents Habs are +150 to light the lamp first instead.

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Nathan MacKinnon Favorite to Score the First Goal

Favorite Nathan MacKinnon is available at +650 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in this player to score the last goal.

Player Goals

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
First
-114
Anytime
+650
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Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche)
First
-114
Anytime
+650
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Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)
First
+163
Anytime
+1000
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Patrik Laine (Canadiens)
First
+190
Anytime
+1200
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Player Shots

Nathan MacKinnon (Avalanche)
Over 3.5
-164
Under 3.5
+125
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Cale Makar (Avalanche)
Over 3.5
+120
Under 3.5
-156
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Mikko Rantanen (Avalanche)
Over 2.5
-143
Under 2.5
+110
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Artturi Lehkonen (Avalanche)
Over 2.5
+150
Under 2.5
-200
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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens Stats

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche Stats

Moneyline

  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

Puck Line

Total Goals

Total Goals

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Montreal Canadiens Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
14 Nick Suzuki 38 19.29 11 26 37 1
13 Cole Caufield 38 17.57 20 15 35 -4
48 Lane Hutson 38 22.55 2 24 26 -9

Colorado Avalanche Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
29 Nathan MacKinnon 39 23.05 14 50 64 13
96 Mikko Rantanen 39 22.29 22 34 56 9
8 Cale Makar 39 25.43 13 35 48 14

Injuries & Suspensions

Montreal Canadiens Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
David Savard
Injured
Patrik Laine
Injured
Carey Price
Injured

Colorado Avalanche Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Tucker Poolman
Injured
Miles Wood
Injured
Oliver Kylington
Injured
Valeri Nichushkin
Injured
Gabriel Landeskog
Injured
Scott Wedgewood
Injured
Ivan Ivan
Injured

Starting Lineups

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche

Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens

39
Mackenzie Blackwood
7
Devon Toews
8
Cale Makar
62
Artturi Lehkonen
29
Nathan MacKinnon
96
Mikko Rantanen
20
Juraj Slafkovsky
14
Nick Suzuki
13
Cole Caufield
8
Mike Matheson
48
Lane Hutson
75
Jakub Dobes

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche

Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens

39
Mackenzie Blackwood
49
Samuel Girard
42
Josh Manson
27
Jonathan Drouin
37
Casey Mittelstadt
20
Ross Colton
55
Michael Pezzetta
77
Kirby Dach
15
Alex Newhook
45
Alexandre Carrier
21
Kaiden Guhle
75
Jakub Dobes

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche

Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens

39
Mackenzie Blackwood
67
Keaton Middleton
70
Sam Malinski
94
Joel Kiviranta
17
Parker Kelly
25
Logan O'Connor
11
Brendan Gallagher
28
Christian Dvorak
17
Josh Anderson
47
Jayden Struble
72
Arber Xhekaj
75
Jakub Dobes

Colorado Avalanche logo Colorado Avalanche

Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens

39
Mackenzie Blackwood
22
Jere Innala
16
Juuso Paerssinen
24
Oskar Olausson
40
Joel Armia
71
Jake Evans
51
Emil Heineman
75
Jakub Dobes

Previous Montreal Canadiens Lineups

03 Jan NHL
Canadiens 2-4 Blackhawks
31 Dec NHL
Canadiens 3-2 Golden Knights
29 Dec NHL
Canadiens 5-2 Lightning
28 Dec NHL
Canadiens 4-0 Panthers
23 Dec NHL
Canadiens 4-5 Blue Jackets
21 Dec NHL
Red Wings 1-5 Canadiens
20 Dec NHL
Canadiens 4-3 Red Wings
17 Dec NHL
Sabres 1-6 Canadiens
14 Dec NHL
Canadiens 2-4 Jets
12 Dec NHL
Penguins 9-2 Canadiens

Previous Colorado Avalanche Lineups

02 Jan NHL
Sabres 5-6 Avalanche
31 Dec NHL
Jets 2-5 Avalanche
27 Dec NHL
Avalanche 4-1 Utah HC
22 Dec NHL
Kraken 2-5 Avalanche
20 Dec NHL
Avalanche 4-2 Ducks
19 Dec NHL
Avalanche 4-2 Sharks
16 Dec NHL
Avalanche 1-3 Canucks
14 Dec NHL
Predators 2-5 Avalanche
12 Dec NHL
Utah HC 4-1 Avalanche
10 Dec NHL
Avalanche 6-2 Penguins

NHL Standings

Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 NY Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 NY Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Washington 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Boston 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Montreal 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Ottawa 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Tampa Bay 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Toronto 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Nashville 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 St Louis 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Utah 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Winnipeg 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Calgary 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Edmonton 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 LA Kings 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 San Jose 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Vegas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Boston 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Montreal 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Ottawa 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Tampa Bay 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Toronto 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 NY Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 NY Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Washington 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Nashville 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 St Louis 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Utah 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Winnipeg 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Anaheim 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Calgary 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Edmonton 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 LA Kings 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 San Jose 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
1 Vegas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Anaheim 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
2 Boston 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
3 Buffalo 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
4 Calgary 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
5 Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
6 Chicago 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
7 Colorado 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
8 Columbus 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
9 Dallas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
10 Detroit 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
11 Edmonton 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
12 Florida 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
13 LA Kings 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
14 Minnesota 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
15 Montreal 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
16 Nashville 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
17 New Jersey 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
18 NY Islanders 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
19 NY Rangers 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
20 Ottawa 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
21 Philadelphia 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
22 Pittsburgh 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
23 San Jose 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
24 Seattle 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
25 St Louis 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
26 Tampa Bay 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
27 Toronto 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
28 Utah 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
29 Vancouver 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
30 Vegas 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
31 Washington 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -
32 Winnipeg 0 0 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 0 0-0-0 0-0-0 0-0 - -