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Montreal Canadiens at Dallas Stars NHL Predictions

2025-01-16 • American Airlines Center
Dallas Stars 1 - 3 Montreal Canadiens

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DAL: 49.8%
MTL: 50.2%
Expected Goals
DAL: 2.79
MTL: 3.18
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 67%
Over 6.5: 48%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 67% • DAL at home vs MTL: 0-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-01-04DAL 3 - 4 MTLMTLDAL
2025-11-13MTL 0 - 7 DALDALDAL
2025-01-16DAL 1 - 3 MTLMTLMTL
2025-01-11MTL 1 - 2 DALDALDAL
2024-02-10MTL 2 - 3 DALDALDAL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DAL1010.90
1MTL2321.81
2DAL2211.56
2MTL1101.07
3DAL1800.97
3MTL721.41
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: 50.2%
Total Goals
Actual: 4.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Dallas Stars 1 - 3 Montreal Canadiens
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2