Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions
2026-12-26 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MTL: 57.8%
TOR: 42.2%
Expected Goals
MTL: 3.53
TOR: 3.05
Total Goals
Median: 6.6
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 51%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MTL
Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA
TOR
Sergei Bobrovsky - 3-6-2 | 0.889 SV% | 3.27 GAA
| Stat | MTL | TOR |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.904 | 0.889 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.938 | 0.887 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | 0.875 |
| GAA | 2.64 | 3.27 |
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 TOR: 7-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | TOR 2 - 3 MTL | MTL | MTL |
| 2026-03-10 | MTL 3 - 1 TOR | MTL | MTL |
| 2025-12-06 | TOR 1 - 2 MTL | MTL | MTL |
| 2025-11-22 | MTL 5 - 2 TOR | MTL | MTL |
| 2025-10-08 | TOR 5 - 2 MTL | TOR | TOR |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2026-12-26 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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