The Dallas Stars bring their impressive six-game winning streak to the Bell Centre as they face a resurgent Montreal Canadiens squad that has won eight of their last ten games.
The Stars, boasting the league's fourth-best defense allowing just 2.50 goals per game, have been equally potent on offense with Matt Duchene and Jason Robertson combining for 72 points this season.
Montreal's dynamic duo of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield has powered the Canadiens' offense to average 3.00 goals per game, keeping them within striking distance of a wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.
While Dallas enters as the statistical favorite with their balanced approach, the Canadiens' recent surge and home-ice advantage could prove decisive in this cross-conference matchup.
The contrast between Dallas's league-leading defensive unit, anchored by Jake Oettinger's 2.41 goals-against average, and Montreal's high-scoring offense sets the stage for an intriguing tactical battle.
As both teams look to extend their impressive runs, this Saturday night clash at the Bell Centre promises to showcase two teams playing some of their best hockey of the season.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars: who will win?
For tonight's Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars matchup, our predictive model gives the Stars a 61% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
Dallas Stars: 61% win probability
- Superior goal differential (+32 compared to Canadiens' -13)
- Better overall record (26-13 vs 20-18)
- Outstanding recent form (5 consecutive wins - WWWWW)
Montreal Canadiens: 39% win probability
- Poor defensive record (138 goals against, ranking bottom half of league)
- Lower points total (43 points in 41 games vs Stars' 53 in 40)
- Inconsistent scoring (125 goals for vs Stars' 132 in fewer games)
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Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars odds
| Montreal Canadiens | Dallas Stars | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +185 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | -210 (via bet365 US) |
Key stats
- 1The Montreal Canadiens have won 20 out of 41 matches this season.
- 2The Dallas Stars have won 26 out of 40 matches this season.
- 3With 43 points, the Montreal Canadiens holds the 10th position in the league standings.
- 4Dallas Stars's 53 points place them 5th in the rankings.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars form
Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars head to head
Montreal Canadiens
33%
Dallas Stars
67%
Feb 10, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 3
Dallas Stars
Jan 3, 2024
Dallas Stars
3 : 4
Montreal Canadiens
Dec 24, 2022
Dallas Stars
4 : 2
Montreal Canadiens
Oct 22, 2022
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 5
Dallas Stars
Mar 17, 2022
Montreal Canadiens
3 : 4
Dallas Stars
Jan 19, 2022
Dallas Stars
3 : 5
Montreal Canadiens
