Vegas Golden Knights at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions
2026-12-08 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MTL: 45.7%
VGK: 54.3%
Expected Goals
MTL: 3.02
VGK: 3.27
Total Goals
Median: 6.3
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MTL
Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA
VGK
Carter Hart - 5-3-2 | 0.900 SV% | 2.49 GAA
| Stat | MTL | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.904 | 0.883 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.938 | 0.895 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.64 | 3.18 |
Last 5 / vs opponent shown when available in goalie stats. Confirmed goalie row used when available; otherwise current projected starter is shown.
Head-to-Head History
Model accuracy in this matchup: 60% • MTL at home vs VGK: 1-4
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | MTL 3 - 2 VGK | MTL | MTL |
| 2025-11-28 | VGK 1 - 4 MTL | MTL | VGK |
| 2024-12-31 | VGK 2 - 3 MTL | MTL | VGK |
| 2024-11-23 | MTL 2 - 6 VGK | VGK | MTL |
| 2023-11-16 | MTL 5 - 6 VGK | VGK | VGK |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-08 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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