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2026-27 Preseason

Anaheim Ducks at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions

2024-12-09 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens 3 - 2 Anaheim Ducks

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
MTL: 56.9%
ANA: 43.1%
Expected Goals
MTL: 3.24
ANA: 3.22
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 58%
Over 6.5: 44%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 50% • MTL at home vs ANA: 2-1
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-15MTL 3 - 4 ANAANAMTL
2026-03-06ANA 6 - 5 MTLANAANA
2025-02-02ANA 3 - 2 MTLANAMTL
2024-12-09MTL 3 - 2 ANAMTLMTL
2024-02-13MTL 5 - 0 ANAMTLMTL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MTL810.71
1ANA1501.04
2MTL1411.20
2ANA1911.95
3MTL1200.54
3ANA910.92
4MTL100.06
4ANA500.36
5MTL221.72
5ANA200.15
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: 56.9%
Total Goals
Actual: 5.0
Expected: 6.5
Score Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens 3 - 2 Anaheim Ducks
Expected: 3.2 - 3.2