The Montreal Canadiens (4-1, on a four-game winning streak) host the New York Rangers (2-3-1, losers of three in a row). The contest on Saturday, Oct. 18 starts at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will claim the victory in Saturday's matchup.
Canadiens vs. Rangers Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Canadiens 3, Rangers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-116)
- Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 4.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)
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Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have finished 2-0-2 in overtime contests as part of an overall record of 4-1.
- Montreal has won all three of its games that were decided by one goal.
- Montreal has lost the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Canadiens have scored at least three goals four times, and are 4-0-0 in those games.
- In the one game when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it won (two points).
- In the three games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 2-1-0 (four points).
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents once, and won (two points).
Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have a -1-1 record in overtime contests this season and a 2-3-1 overall record.
- This season the Rangers scored only one goal in one game and they lost in overtime.
- So far this season, the Rangers have scored three or more goals two times and won each of those games.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 1-2-1 (three points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents twice, earning a total of two points across those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Canadiens Rank | Canadiens AVG | Rangers AVG | Rangers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.6 | Goals Scored | 1.83 | 31st |
| 11th | 2.8 | Goals Allowed | 1.5 | 1st |
| 23rd | 25.6 | Shots | 30.3 | 11th |
| 4th | 24.2 | Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 8th |
| 23rd | 15% | Power Play % | 11.76% | 27th |
| 20th | 75% | Penalty Kill % | 91.67% | 6th |
Canadiens vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec
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