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Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Dec 31, 2024)

Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens — Dec 31, 2024

Model last updated: Aug 26, 2026 09:31 AM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv

Detailed NHL game prediction for Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Vegas Golden Knights 58.4% Montreal Canadiens 41.6%
Pregame win probability

Expected goals: Vegas Golden Knights 3.77 — Montreal Canadiens 2.90 • Median total: 6.7

Expected Goals Comparison

Vegas Golden Knights
3.44
xG/game (Season)
Montreal Canadiens
3.44
xG/game (Season)