The Anaheim Ducks (34-24-3) and Montreal Canadiens (33-18-9) square off at Honda Center on Friday, March 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks took down the New York Islanders 5-1 in their last game, while the Canadiens are coming off a 7-5 loss to the San Jose Sharks.

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Get ready for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Friday’s hockey action.

The Canadiens are 5-3-2 in the past 10 contests, totaling 41 total goals (nine power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 31.0%). They have allowed 31 goals to their opponents.

Ducks vs. Canadiens Predictions for Friday

Our computer projections model for this game calls for a final score of Ducks 4, Canadiens 3.

Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-110)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 34-24-3 record overall, with a 14-3-17 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
In the 19 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-3 record (good for 27 points).
In the nine games this season the Ducks recorded only one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
Anaheim has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (4-5-0 record, eight points).
The Ducks have scored at least three goals 40 times, and are 29-9-2 in those games (to record 60 points).
In the 17 games when Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal, it has a 13-2-2 record (28 points).
In games when it has outshot opponents, Anaheim is 18-12-1 (37 points).
The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 25 games, going 14-9-2 to register 30 points.
Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens have earned a record of 11-9-20 in overtime games on their way to an overall mark of 33-18-9.
Montreal has earned 31 points (13-5-5) in its 23 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
This season the Canadiens registered just one goal in four games and they’ve earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
Montreal has five points (2-5-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
The Canadiens have scored three or more goals 45 times, earning 68 points from those matchups (30-7-8).
This season, Montreal has scored a single power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 13-4-0 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 11-11-2 (24 points).
The Canadiens’ opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Canadiens went 19-6-7 in those matchups (45 points).

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Ducks vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

When: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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