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2026-27 Preseason

Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils NHL Predictions

2024-11-07 • Prudential Center
New Jersey Devils 5 - 3 Montreal Canadiens

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
NJD: 67.2%
MTL: 32.8%
Expected Goals
NJD: 3.61
MTL: 2.61
Total Goals
Median: 6.2
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 44%

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
1NJD1100.79
1MTL1300.74
2NJD1010.90
2MTL1110.77
3NJD1722.61
3MTL1110.85
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: 67.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 8.0
Expected: 6.2
Score Breakdown
New Jersey Devils 5 - 3 Montreal Canadiens
Expected: 3.6 - 2.6