Montreal Canadiens at New York Rangers NHL Predictions
2025-12-13 • Madison Square Garden
New York Rangers 5 - 4 Montreal Canadiens (OT)
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYR: 54.4%
MTL: 45.6%
Expected Goals
NYR: 3.31
MTL: 3.12
Total Goals
Median: 6.4
Over 5.5: 60%
Over 6.5: 49%
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • NYR at home vs MTL: 4-1
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-02 | NYR 2 - 3 MTL | MTL | MTL |
| 2025-12-13 | NYR 5 - 4 MTL | NYR | NYR |
| 2025-10-18 | MTL 3 - 4 NYR | NYR | MTL |
| 2025-01-19 | MTL 5 - 4 NYR | MTL | MTL |
| 2024-11-30 | NYR 4 - 3 MTL | NYR | NYR |
Shot Quality by Period
| Period | Team | Shots | High Danger | xG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NYR | 22 | 3 | 2.20 |
| 1 | MTL | 14 | 1 | 1.28 |
| 2 | NYR | 12 | 1 | 0.94 |
| 2 | MTL | 7 | 1 | 0.72 |
| 3 | NYR | 13 | 0 | 0.75 |
| 3 | MTL | 12 | 0 | 0.34 |
| 4 | NYR | 7 | 2 | 1.16 |
| 4 | MTL | 2 | 0 | 0.30 |
Shots are modeled attempts: shots on goal, goals, and missed shots. Blocked shots are excluded. High danger is xG >= 0.20.
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 54.4%
Total Goals
Actual: 9.0
Expected: 6.4
Score Breakdown
New York Rangers 5 - 4 Montreal Canadiens
Expected: 3.3 - 3.1
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