New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction (Apr 12, 2026)

New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens — Apr 12, 2026

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

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Pregame win probability: New York Islanders 64.8% • Montreal Canadiens 35.2%

Expected goals: New York Islanders 4.05 — Montreal Canadiens 2.51 • Median total: 6.5