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: 40.4%
VGK: 59.6%
Expected Goals
MTL: 2.20
VGK: 3.20
Total Goals
Median: 6.0
Over 5.5: 59%
Over 6.5: 41%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MTL
Jakub Dobes - 29-10-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.78 GAA
VGK
Adin Hill - 10-9-6 | 0.871 SV% | 3.04 GAA
| Stat | MTL | VGK |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.889 | 0.888 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.891 | 0.875 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.941 | — |
| GAA | 3.01 | 2.73 |
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: 50% • MTL at home vs VGK: 1-2
| 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.
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