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2026-27 Preseason

Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings NHL Predictions

2025-10-09 • Little Caesars Arena
Detroit Red Wings 1 - 5 Montreal Canadiens

📊 Pre-Game Predictions

Win Probability
DET: 47.7%
MTL: 52.3%
Expected Goals
DET: 2.61
MTL: 3.36
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 43%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 36% • DET at home vs MTL: 3-3
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-03-19DET 3 - 1 MTLDETMTL
2026-01-10MTL 0 - 4 DETDETMTL
2025-10-09DET 1 - 5 MTLMTLMTL
2025-04-08MTL 4 - 1 DETMTLMTL
2025-01-23DET 4 - 2 MTLDETMTL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1DET1601.18
1MTL1000.74
2DET1300.77
2MTL910.92
3DET1510.92
3MTL600.41
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.

🎯 Shot Chart

Shot chart for Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 52.3%
Total Goals
Actual: 6.0
Expected: 6.0
Score Breakdown
Detroit Red Wings 1 - 5 Montreal Canadiens
Expected: 2.6 - 3.4