New Jersey Devils at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions
2026-04-05 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens 0 - 3 New Jersey Devils
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MTL: 36.3%
NJD: 63.7%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.31
NJD: 3.12
Total Goals
Median: 4.4
Over 5.5: 34%
Over 6.5: 21%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MTL
Jakub Dobes - 29-10-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.78 GAA
NJD
Jacob Markstrom - 23-19-1 | 0.883 SV% | 3.07 GAA
| Stat | MTL | NJD |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.889 | 0.884 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.891 | 0.873 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.894 | 0.919 |
| GAA | 3.01 | 3.32 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 78% • MTL at home vs NJD: 0-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | MTL 0 - 3 NJD | NJD | NJD |
| 2026-04-04 | NJD 3 - 4 MTL | MTL | NJD |
| 2025-11-06 | NJD 4 - 3 MTL | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-02-08 | MTL 0 - 4 NJD | NJD | NJD |
| 2025-01-25 | MTL 3 - 4 NJD | NJD | NJD |
⚡ In-Game Win Probability
Goals
| Period | Time | Team | Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10:47 | NJD | Goal |
| 2 | 18:12 | NJD | Goal |
| 3 | 16:35 | NJD | Goal |
🎯 Shot Chart
📈 Post-Game Analysis
Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 63.7%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 5.4
Score Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens 0 - 3 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 2.3 - 3.1
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