Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils Prediction (Apr 05, 2026)

Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils — Apr 05, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: Montreal Canadiens 61.8% • New Jersey Devils 38.2%

Expected goals: Montreal Canadiens 3.51 — New Jersey Devils 2.27 • Median total: 5.9