Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Prediction (Feb 26, 2026)

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders — Feb 26, 2026

Detailed NHL game prediction for Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders: pregame win probabilities, expected goals, and projected totals from our NHLForecasts model.

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Pregame win probability: Montreal Canadiens 64.4% • New York Islanders 35.6%

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 3.45 — New York Islanders 2.50 • Median total: 5.6