Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Prediction (Mar 21, 2026)
Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders — Mar 21, 2026
Model last updated: Mar 19, 2026 05:36 PM PDT; data source: schedule_predictions.csv
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 61.0% • New York Islanders 39.0%
Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 3.31 — New York Islanders 3.49 • Median total: 6.7
Expected Goals Comparison
Montreal Canadiens
3.59
xG/game (Season)
New York Islanders
3.39
xG/game (Season)