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2026-27 Preseason

Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2024-02-24 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 4 - 3 Montreal Canadiens

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NJD: 56.6%
MTL: 43.4%
Expected Goals
NJD: 3.14
MTL: 2.94
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 45%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • NJD at home vs MTL: 3-2
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-05MTL 0 - 3 NJDNJDNJD
2026-04-04NJD 3 - 4 MTLMTLNJD
2025-11-06NJD 4 - 3 MTLNJDMTL
2025-02-08MTL 0 - 4 NJDNJDNJD
2025-01-25MTL 3 - 4 NJDNJDMTL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1NJD1010.56
1MTL1100.60
2NJD1010.87
2MTL1710.74
3NJD1511.23
3MTL1211.27
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 56.6%
Total Goals
Actual: 7.0
Expected: 6.1
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 4 - 3 Montreal Canadiens
Expected: 3.1 - 2.9