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2026-27 Preseason

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: 47.2%
NJD: 52.8%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.76
NJD: 3.19
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 65%
Over 6.5: 49%

Head-to-Head History

Model accuracy in this matchup: 56% • MTL at home vs NJD: 0-4
DateScoreWinnerModel Pick
2026-04-05MTL 0 - 3 NJDNJDNJD
2026-04-04NJD 3 - 4 MTLMTLNJD
2025-11-06NJD 4 - 3 MTLNJDMTL
2025-02-08MTL 0 - 4 NJDNJDNJD
2025-01-25MTL 3 - 4 NJDNJDMTL

Shot Quality by Period

PeriodTeamShotsHigh DangerxG
1MTL1200.84
1NJD1531.87
2MTL700.54
2NJD1100.80
3MTL1901.36
3NJD911.10
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 New Jersey Devils at Montreal Canadiens

📈 Post-Game Analysis

Prediction Result
✅ Correct
Confidence: 52.8%
Total Goals
Actual: 3.0
Expected: 5.9
Score Breakdown
Montreal Canadiens 0 - 3 New Jersey Devils
Expected: 2.8 - 3.2