New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens NHL Predictions
2027-02-20 • Centre Bell
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
MTL: 50.2%
NYI: 49.8%
Expected Goals
MTL: 3.07
NYI: 3.05
Total Goals
Median: 6.1
Over 5.5: 57%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
MTL
Jacob Fowler - 7-1-1 | 0.925 SV% | 2.17 GAA
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 6-4-0 | 0.911 SV% | 2.41 GAA
| Stat | MTL | NYI |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.904 | 0.910 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.938 | 0.888 |
| SV% vs Opponent | — | — |
| GAA | 2.64 | 2.55 |
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: 47% • MTL at home vs NYI: 5-3
| Date | Score | Winner | Model Pick |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | NYI 1 - 4 MTL | MTL | NYI |
| 2026-03-21 | MTL 7 - 3 NYI | MTL | MTL |
| 2026-02-26 | MTL 3 - 4 NYI | NYI | MTL |
| 2025-03-20 | NYI 4 - 3 MTL | NYI | MTL |
| 2024-12-03 | MTL 2 - 1 NYI | MTL | NYI |
🔮 Game Preview
This game is scheduled for 2027-02-20 at 7:00 PM EST.
Check back after the game for in-game win probability analysis and post-game results.
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