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Montreal Canadiens at New Jersey Devils

NHLregular • 2026-2027 Season
completed
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Devils
New Jersey
3
vs
Canadiens logo
Canadiens
Montreal
4
NJD 52%48% MTL
Prediction Confidence:
Moderate

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VenuePrudential Center
Newark, NJ

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Canadiens (away)
Devils (home)
48%
Win probability
52%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Canadiens defeated the Devils 4-3.

Our model predicted the Devils would win with 52% confidence, but the Canadiens pulled off the upset. These outcomes are what keep sports compelling -- and help our model learn.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Home Field Advantage favored the Devils and was a notable factor: Devils are 0-0 at home this season
  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Canadiens and was a contributing factor: Canadiens offense (3.5 PPG) outpaces Devils (2.5 PPG)
  • Rest Days favored the Canadiens and was a contributing factor: Canadiens rest advantage (2 days rest) over Devils (1 day rest)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Canadiens won 3-4

Canadiens won in a close game

Prediction IncorrectWe predicted Devils at 52%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

MTL
NJD
Home Field Advantage
Offensive Efficiency
Rest Days
Defensive Efficiency
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Model vs. Market

Comparing our probability model against Vegas odds

Devils

Our Model52%

Canadiens

Our Model48%

Odds by Sportsbook

SourceDevilsCanadiensSpreadO/U
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FanDuel+105-126+1.56.5

Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 4/4/2026, 8:50:00 AM

Key Players

Canadiens

Kaapo KahkonenG
Jacob FowlerG
Jakub DobesG
Sam MontembeaultG
Phillip DanaultC

Devils

Jake AllenG
Jacob MarkstromG
Nico DawsG
Dawson MercerC
Nico HischierC

Learn About Our Analysis

Learn about the factors behind our predictions

Frequently Asked Questions

Devils has a 52% win probability, while Canadiens has a 48% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

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