Montreal Canadiens

Ice Hockey NHL Madison Square Garden Sat 13 Dec 19:00

New York Rangers

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

NHL Betting Preview: Canadiens vs Rangers

The Montreal Canadiens meet the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, December 13.

Back Rangers to Beat Canadiens

There is -133 available when it comes to the Rangers on the Moneyline and we’re expecting them to beat the Canadiens. There’s lots of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

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Rangers Have 7 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

Montreal Canadiens have triumphed in back-to-back road games. The latest saw them beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 at PPG PAINTS Arena. Cole Caufield was one of four different players on the scoresheet. Goalie Jacob Fowler had 36 saves (.947).

New York Rangers have been defeated in their last three games. On the road, they recently suffered a 3-0 loss against Chicago Blackhawks at United Center. Rangers lost the shots on goal battle, 21-25.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 4-3 in favor of the Rangers when they last played the Habs, with the encounter taking place at Bell Centre. The Rangers have triumphed in seven of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Sam Montembeault (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 5-6-1 3.7 .857 0
23/24 16-15-9 3.14 .903 0
Igor Shesterkin (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 12-10-3 2.5 .912 1
23/24 36-17-2 2.58 .912 4
Montreal Canadiens – Last 10 Games

6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 25.7 shots on goal, with a 21.4% powerplay efficiency. The Habs have been giving up 3.3 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 4.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.4%.

Nick Suzuki is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Cole Caufield racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Jakub Dobes have a 3.43 goal against average with a .880 save percentage.

New York Rangers – Last 10 Games

The Rangers have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 25.2 shots on goal, with a 9.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.7%.

The top points scorer is Artemi Panarin with 13 points, 5 goals and 8 assists, while Mika Zibanejad is next in line after having 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.38 GAA with a .919 SV%.

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Prediction & Picks

Our expert Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There are lots of reasons to support the pick that New York Rangers will win this NHL encounter. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -133.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Canadiens vs Rangers stats:

  • Canadiens have lost 11 of their last 20 games.
  • Rangers have won 7 of their last 10 games against Canadiens.

Rangers Moneyline Probability

The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 57.1% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

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Totals Over 5.5
Highest Scoring Period First Period

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Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers 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.

Books Expecting a Rangers Victory

The sportsbooks’ betting odds have New York Rangers as -133 favorites for this game, implying that they are 57% likely to win. At +112, Montreal Canadiens are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 5.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you fancy Over 5.5, this outcome can be backed at -141.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Cole Caufield Favorite to Find the Net First

Cole Caufield is the market leader at +1000 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
First
+160
Anytime
+1000
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Artemi Panarin (Rangers)
First
+160
Anytime
+1000
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Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)
First
+185
Anytime
+1200
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Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
First
+200
Anytime
+1200
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Player Assists

Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Over 0.5
-145
Under 0.5
+110
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Artemi Panarin (Rangers)
Over 0.5
-118
Under 0.5
-110
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Lane Hutson (Canadiens)
Over 0.5
-115
Under 0.5
-115
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Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Over 0.5
+125
Under 0.5
-164
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Player Shots

Cole Caufield (Canadiens)
Over 2.5
-154
Under 2.5
+115
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Artemi Panarin (Rangers)
Over 2.5
-141
Under 2.5
-100
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Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)
Over 2.5
-105
Under 2.5
-130
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Nick Suzuki (Canadiens)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-154
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Micro Betting

There are always opportunities to enjoy NHL micro betting. It’s generally the case that you will find team and player props in-game and bettors can use their insight to wager on outcomes such as the Next Goal or Next Goalscorer.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Montreal Canadiens logo Montreal Canadiens Stats
New York Rangers logo New York Rangers Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 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
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
14 Nick Suzuki 30 20.65 8 26 34 9
13 Cole Caufield 30 18.58 17 15 32 4
48 Lane Hutson 30 23.06 5 19 24 0
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
10 Artemi Panarin 32 20.63 10 22 32 -1
23 Adam Fox 27 23.84 3 23 26 4
93 Mika Zibanejad 32 20.47 11 13 24 -6

Injuries & Suspensions

Montreal Canadiens Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Kaiden Guhle
Injured
Alex Newhook
Injured
Kirby Dach
Injured
Patrik Laine
Injured
Jake Evans
Unavailable

New York Rangers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Adam Fox
Injured
Matthew Rempe
Injured
Adam Edstroem
Injured

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Montreal Canadiens Lineups

11 Dec NHL
Canadiens 4-2 Penguins
09 Dec NHL
Lightning 6-1 Canadiens
07 Dec NHL
Blues 4-3 Canadiens
06 Dec NHL
Canadiens 2-1 Maple Leafs
03 Dec NHL
Jets 2-3 Canadiens
02 Dec NHL
Senators 5-2 Canadiens
29 Nov NHL
Canadiens 2-7 Avalanche
28 Nov NHL
Canadiens 4-1 Golden Knights
26 Nov NHL
Canadiens 4-3 Mammoth
22 Nov NHL
Maple Leafs 2-5 Canadiens

Previous New York Rangers Lineups

10 Dec NHL
Rangers 0-3 Blackhawks
07 Dec NHL
Golden Knights 3-2 Rangers
06 Dec NHL
Avalanche 3-2 Rangers
04 Dec NHL
Rangers 4-2 Senators
02 Dec NHL
Stars 2-3 Rangers
29 Nov NHL
Lightning 4-1 Rangers
28 Nov NHL
Rangers 6-2 Bruins
26 Nov NHL
Rangers 4-2 Hurricanes
24 Nov NHL
Blues 2-3 Rangers
22 Nov NHL
Rangers 2-3 Mammoth
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 30 19 9 2 40 0.667 13 17 101 85 16 10-5-1 9-4-1 2-1 6-4 2W
2 Washington 31 18 9 4 40 0.645 17 18 105 78 27 10-5-2 8-4-2 0-4 7-3 1L
3 NY Islanders 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 13 16 97 91 6 9-6-2 9-5-1 2-3 6-4 2W
4 Philadelphia 29 16 9 4 36 0.621 9 11 87 81 6 10-5-3 6-4-1 5-0 6-4 1L
5 Pittsburgh 29 14 8 7 35 0.603 13 14 90 85 5 6-5-3 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 3L
6 New Jersey 31 17 13 1 35 0.565 11 15 92 100 -8 9-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1L
7 NY Rangers 32 15 13 4 34 0.531 11 14 83 84 -1 3-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 5-5 3L
8 Columbus 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 7 9 94 109 -15 6-4-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 4L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 31 18 11 2 38 0.613 15 18 102 80 22 8-7-0 10-4-2 0-0 6-4 2W
2 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
3 Detroit 32 17 12 3 37 0.578 13 15 100 109 -9 9-6-1 8-6-2 2-2 4-6 1L
4 Montreal 30 16 11 3 35 0.583 9 14 97 107 -10 7-8-1 9-3-2 2-2 6-4 1W
5 Toronto 30 14 11 5 33 0.55 10 14 99 96 3 9-4-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 1L
6 Florida 30 15 13 2 32 0.533 13 14 94 99 -5 10-6-2 5-7-0 1-1 4-6 1L
7 Ottawa 30 14 12 4 32 0.533 10 11 96 99 -3 6-6-2 8-6-2 3-0 4-6 1W
8 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 31 22 2 7 51 0.823 20 22 124 72 52 12-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 32 21 6 5 47 0.734 17 18 111 85 26 10-4-1 11-2-4 3-2 8-2 1L
3 Minnesota 31 17 9 5 39 0.629 11 14 90 83 7 9-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 2W
4 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
5 Chicago 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 12 13 91 94 -3 7-5-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 1L
6 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
7 Winnipeg 30 14 15 1 29 0.483 12 13 91 95 -4 7-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 2-8 3L
8 Nashville 30 12 14 4 28 0.467 8 10 85 105 -20 8-8-2 4-6-2 2-0 6-4 2W
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 30 15 6 9 39 0.65 11 14 93 88 5 7-4-4 8-2-5 1-3 5-5 1W
2 Anaheim 31 19 11 1 39 0.629 11 15 113 103 10 11-4-0 8-7-1 4-0 6-4 1L
3 LA Kings 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 9 13 82 80 2 4-6-3 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 1L
4 Edmonton 31 14 11 6 34 0.548 9 14 103 107 -4 8-3-3 6-8-3 0-2 5-5 1W
5 San Jose 32 15 14 3 33 0.516 8 14 90 105 -15 9-5-3 6-9-0 1-1 5-5 1W
6 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
7 Calgary 32 12 16 4 28 0.438 10 10 82 96 -14 7-5-2 5-11-2 2-2 6-4 1L
8 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 30 19 9 2 40 0.667 13 17 101 85 16 10-5-1 9-4-1 2-1 6-4 2W
2 Washington 31 18 9 4 40 0.645 17 18 105 78 27 10-5-2 8-4-2 0-4 7-3 1L
3 NY Islanders 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 13 16 97 91 6 9-6-2 9-5-1 2-3 6-4 2W
4 Tampa Bay 31 18 11 2 38 0.613 15 18 102 80 22 8-7-0 10-4-2 0-0 6-4 2W
5 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
6 Detroit 32 17 12 3 37 0.578 13 15 100 109 -9 9-6-1 8-6-2 2-2 4-6 1L
7 Philadelphia 29 16 9 4 36 0.621 9 11 87 81 6 10-5-3 6-4-1 5-0 6-4 1L
8 Pittsburgh 29 14 8 7 35 0.603 13 14 90 85 5 6-5-3 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 3L
9 Montreal 30 16 11 3 35 0.583 9 14 97 107 -10 7-8-1 9-3-2 2-2 6-4 1W
10 New Jersey 31 17 13 1 35 0.565 11 15 92 100 -8 9-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1L
11 NY Rangers 32 15 13 4 34 0.531 11 14 83 84 -1 3-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 5-5 3L
12 Toronto 30 14 11 5 33 0.55 10 14 99 96 3 9-4-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 1L
13 Florida 30 15 13 2 32 0.533 13 14 94 99 -5 10-6-2 5-7-0 1-1 4-6 1L
14 Ottawa 30 14 12 4 32 0.533 10 11 96 99 -3 6-6-2 8-6-2 3-0 4-6 1W
15 Columbus 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 7 9 94 109 -15 6-4-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 4L
16 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 31 22 2 7 51 0.823 20 22 124 72 52 12-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 32 21 6 5 47 0.734 17 18 111 85 26 10-4-1 11-2-4 3-2 8-2 1L
3 Vegas 30 15 6 9 39 0.65 11 14 93 88 5 7-4-4 8-2-5 1-3 5-5 1W
4 Anaheim 31 19 11 1 39 0.629 11 15 113 103 10 11-4-0 8-7-1 4-0 6-4 1L
5 Minnesota 31 17 9 5 39 0.629 11 14 90 83 7 9-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 2W
6 LA Kings 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 9 13 82 80 2 4-6-3 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 1L
7 Edmonton 31 14 11 6 34 0.548 9 14 103 107 -4 8-3-3 6-8-3 0-2 5-5 1W
8 San Jose 32 15 14 3 33 0.516 8 14 90 105 -15 9-5-3 6-9-0 1-1 5-5 1W
9 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
10 Chicago 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 12 13 91 94 -3 7-5-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 1L
11 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
12 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
13 Winnipeg 30 14 15 1 29 0.483 12 13 91 95 -4 7-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 2-8 3L
14 Nashville 30 12 14 4 28 0.467 8 10 85 105 -20 8-8-2 4-6-2 2-0 6-4 2W
15 Calgary 32 12 16 4 28 0.438 10 10 82 96 -14 7-5-2 5-11-2 2-2 6-4 1L
16 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Colorado 31 22 2 7 51 0.823 20 22 124 72 52 12-0-2 10-2-5 0-4 7-3 1W
2 Dallas 32 21 6 5 47 0.734 17 18 111 85 26 10-4-1 11-2-4 3-2 8-2 1L
3 Carolina 30 19 9 2 40 0.667 13 17 101 85 16 10-5-1 9-4-1 2-1 6-4 2W
4 Washington 31 18 9 4 40 0.645 17 18 105 78 27 10-5-2 8-4-2 0-4 7-3 1L
5 Vegas 30 15 6 9 39 0.65 11 14 93 88 5 7-4-4 8-2-5 1-3 5-5 1W
6 Anaheim 31 19 11 1 39 0.629 11 15 113 103 10 11-4-0 8-7-1 4-0 6-4 1L
7 Minnesota 31 17 9 5 39 0.629 11 14 90 83 7 9-3-4 8-6-1 3-1 7-3 2W
8 NY Islanders 32 18 11 3 39 0.609 13 16 97 91 6 9-6-2 9-5-1 2-3 6-4 2W
9 Tampa Bay 31 18 11 2 38 0.613 15 18 102 80 22 8-7-0 10-4-2 0-0 6-4 2W
10 Boston 32 19 13 0 38 0.594 13 17 107 99 8 11-5-0 8-8-0 2-0 7-3 4W
11 Detroit 32 17 12 3 37 0.578 13 15 100 109 -9 9-6-1 8-6-2 2-2 4-6 1L
12 Philadelphia 29 16 9 4 36 0.621 9 11 87 81 6 10-5-3 6-4-1 5-0 6-4 1L
13 LA Kings 30 14 8 8 36 0.6 9 13 82 80 2 4-6-3 10-2-5 1-5 4-6 1L
14 Pittsburgh 29 14 8 7 35 0.603 13 14 90 85 5 6-5-3 8-3-4 0-5 4-6 3L
15 Montreal 30 16 11 3 35 0.583 9 14 97 107 -10 7-8-1 9-3-2 2-2 6-4 1W
16 New Jersey 31 17 13 1 35 0.565 11 15 92 100 -8 9-5-1 8-8-0 2-0 4-6 1L
17 Edmonton 31 14 11 6 34 0.548 9 14 103 107 -4 8-3-3 6-8-3 0-2 5-5 1W
18 NY Rangers 32 15 13 4 34 0.531 11 14 83 84 -1 3-8-3 12-5-1 1-0 5-5 3L
19 Toronto 30 14 11 5 33 0.55 10 14 99 96 3 9-4-5 5-7-0 0-1 5-5 1L
20 San Jose 32 15 14 3 33 0.516 8 14 90 105 -15 9-5-3 6-9-0 1-1 5-5 1W
21 Utah 33 15 15 3 33 0.5 12 15 101 97 4 8-5-1 7-10-2 0-0 3-7 1W
22 Florida 30 15 13 2 32 0.533 13 14 94 99 -5 10-6-2 5-7-0 1-1 4-6 1L
23 Ottawa 30 14 12 4 32 0.533 10 11 96 99 -3 6-6-2 8-6-2 3-0 4-6 1W
24 Chicago 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 12 13 91 94 -3 7-5-3 6-7-3 0-2 3-7 1L
25 Columbus 31 13 12 6 32 0.516 7 9 94 109 -15 6-4-3 7-8-3 4-1 2-8 4L
26 St Louis 33 12 14 7 31 0.47 12 12 84 118 -34 6-7-4 6-7-3 0-2 5-5 1W
27 Seattle 29 12 11 6 30 0.517 7 12 73 90 -17 7-5-3 5-6-3 0-3 3-7 1L
28 Buffalo 31 13 14 4 30 0.484 9 11 95 108 -13 9-5-2 4-9-2 2-0 5-5 2W
29 Winnipeg 30 14 15 1 29 0.483 12 13 91 95 -4 7-7-0 7-8-1 1-1 2-8 3L
30 Nashville 30 12 14 4 28 0.467 8 10 85 105 -20 8-8-2 4-6-2 2-0 6-4 2W
31 Calgary 32 12 16 4 28 0.438 10 10 82 96 -14 7-5-2 5-11-2 2-2 6-4 1L
32 Vancouver 31 11 17 3 25 0.403 7 9 87 111 -24 4-10-1 7-7-2 2-0 2-8 2L