The Los Angeles Kings (27-17-6) will host the Montreal Canadiens (24-23-5) at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night, looking to secure their eighth consecutive victory in this cross-conference rivalry.
The Kings enter the matchup with renewed confidence after snapping a four-game losing streak with an impressive 4-2 road victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, where Kevin Fiala led the charge with two goals.
Montreal arrives in Los Angeles facing significant challenges, having lost their last five games and struggling offensively with their power play generating limited opportunities.
The contrast between the teams' defensive capabilities could prove decisive, with the Kings boasting one of the NHL's top defensive records, allowing just 2.52 goals per game, while the Canadiens have surrendered 174 goals this season.
The goaltending matchup will feature the Kings' veteran Darcy Kuemper, who has been outstanding with a 2.16 GAA and .921 save percentage, against Montreal's rookie Jakub Dobes, who has shown promise with a 2.10 GAA in his seven starts.
This compelling matchup marks the second and final regular-season meeting between these historic franchises, with the Kings having dominated their previous encounter in October with a decisive 4-1 victory on Montreal's home ice.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Montreal Canadiens: who will win?
For tonight's Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens matchup, our predictive model gives the Kings a 58.33% chance of defeating the Canadiens.
Los Angeles Kings: 58.33% win probability
- Superior defensive efficiency (127 goals against in 50 games)
- Better points percentage (60 points in 50 games vs 55 in 53)
- Strong goal differential (+12 compared to Canadiens' -22)
Montreal Canadiens: 41.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (WLLLL in last 5 games)
- Weak defensive record (179 goals against in 53 games)
- Struggling on the road (25-23 overall record indicates road struggles)
At Sporting Post, our unique prediction model combines insights from top NHL experts. Instead of sifting through hundreds of expert analyses across the web, you can rely on our predictions to understand the market's overall sentiment. We scan trusted sources, analyzing predictions, data, and opinions, and our AI assigns a confidence level to each prediction. We then average these levels to produce an 'expert opinion' win probability—reflecting the collective intelligence of the industry's leading NHL experts.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Montreal Canadiens odds
| Los Angeles Kings | Montreal Canadiens | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -245 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +205 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Los Angeles Kings have won 27 out of 50 matches this season.
- 2The Montreal Canadiens have won 25 out of 53 matches this season.
- 3With 60 points, the Los Angeles Kings holds the 7th position in the league standings.
- 4Montreal Canadiens's 55 points place them 12th in the rankings.
Los Angeles Kings vs. Montreal Canadiens form
Los Angeles Kings vs. Montreal Canadiens head to head
Los Angeles Kings
100%
Montreal Canadiens
0%
Oct 17, 2024
Montreal Canadiens
1 : 4
Los Angeles Kings
Dec 8, 2023
Montreal Canadiens
0 : 4
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 25, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
4 : 0
Montreal Canadiens
Mar 3, 2023
Los Angeles Kings
3 : 2
Montreal Canadiens
Dec 11, 2022
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 4
Los Angeles Kings
Nov 10, 2021
Montreal Canadiens
2 : 3
Los Angeles Kings
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