New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Apr 02, 2026)

New York Rangers vs Montreal Canadiens — Apr 02, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: New York Rangers 53.1% • Montreal Canadiens 46.9%

Expected goals: New York Rangers 2.18 — Montreal Canadiens 4.77 • Median total: 6.7