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Los Angeles Kings at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions

2024-10-17 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens 1 - 4 Los Angeles Kings

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MTL: 44.5%
LAK: 55.5%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.96
LAK: 3.58
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 61%
Over 6.5: 46%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • MTL at home vs LAK: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-07LAK 3 - 4 MTLMTLLAK
2025-11-11MTL 1 - 5 LAKLAKMTL
2025-02-05LAK 6 - 3 MTLLAKLAK
2024-10-17MTL 1 - 4 LAKLAKLAK
2023-12-07MTL 0 - 4 LAKLAKLAK

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MTL1300.62
1LAK1600.88
2MTL1400.56
2LAK1100.50
3MTL1010.96
3LAK1712.20
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: 55.5%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens 1 - 4 Los Angeles Kings
Expected: 3.0 - 3.6