Montreal Canadiens at New York Islanders NHL Predictions
2027-03-09 • UBS Arena
New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens @ 7:00 PM EST
📊 Pre-Game Predictions
Win Probability
NYI: 43.1%
MTL: 56.9%
Expected Goals
NYI: 2.65
MTL: 3.07
Total Goals
Median: 5.9
Over 5.5: 64%
Over 6.5: 47%
🥅 Goalie Matchup
NYI
Ilya Sorokin - 29-24-2 | 0.906 SV% | 2.68 GAA
MTL
Jakub Dobes - 29-10-4 | 0.901 SV% | 2.78 GAA
| Stat | NYI | MTL |
|---|---|---|
| Season SV% | 0.910 | 0.889 |
| Last 5 SV% | 0.851 | 0.891 |
| SV% vs Opponent | 0.835 | — |
| GAA | 2.55 | 3.01 |
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: 56% • NYI at home vs MTL: 3-1
| 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 2027-03-09 at 7:00 PM EST.
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