The Montreal Canadiens welcome the New Jersey Devils to the Bell Centre for a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup that could have significant playoff implications for both teams.
The Canadiens enter the contest riding high with seven wins in their last ten games, putting them just one point shy of a wild card position, while the Devils look to reverse their recent struggles having won only three of their previous ten outings.
Montreal's dynamic duo of Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield has been instrumental in the team's recent success, combining for 38 goals and 53 assists this season, while the Devils counter with their own potent partnership of Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt, who have accumulated 33 goals and 76 assists.
The contrast in defensive performances could prove decisive, with New Jersey allowing just 2.50 goals per game compared to Montreal's 3.31, though the Canadiens' home-ice advantage might help bridge that gap.
Both teams feature promising young talent in net, with Montreal's Jakub Dobes posting an impressive .941 save percentage while Jake Allen has been solid for the Devils with a .901 save percentage.
As these Original Six rivals prepare to face off in what promises to be an entertaining battle, fans will be watching closely to see if the Canadiens can maintain their momentum or if the Devils can rediscover their winning form in this crucial late-January showdown.
Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils: who will win?
For tonight's Canadiens vs Devils matchup, our predictive model gives the Canadiens a 59% chance of defeating the Devils.
Montreal Canadiens: 59% win probability
- Strong offensive output (147 goals scored in 48 games)
- Better recent form (LWWLW vs Devils' WLLLL)
- More consistent scoring rate (3.06 goals per game)
New Jersey Devils: 41% win probability
- Poor recent form (Lost last 4 of 5 games - WLLLL)
- Defensive struggles (126 goals against in 50 games)
- Road performance issues (17 losses in 50 games)
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Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils odds
| Montreal Canadiens | New Jersey Devils | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | +152 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) | -170 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Montreal Canadiens have won 24 out of 48 matches this season.
- 2The New Jersey Devils have won 27 out of 50 matches this season.
- 3With 52 points, the Montreal Canadiens holds the 11th position in the league standings.
- 4New Jersey Devils's 60 points place them 4th in the rankings.
Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils form
Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils head to head
Montreal Canadiens
33%
New Jersey Devils
67%
Nov 8, 2024
New Jersey Devils
5 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Sep 24, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
3 : 0
New Jersey Devils
Feb 24, 2024
New Jersey Devils
4 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Jan 18, 2024
New Jersey Devils
2 : 3
Montreal Canadiens
Oct 24, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 5
New Jersey Devils
Sep 25, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 4
New Jersey Devils
