By: Mike Fink Published 12/13/2025, 03:49 AM ET 
The Montreal Canadiens face the New York Rangers, with teams looking to rebound from rough stretches. The Canadiens are 16-11-3 and with only two wins in their last three games, they are on the outside of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Rangers have a 15-13-4 and three losses in a row have them in seventh place in the Metropolitan Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Canadiens vs Rangers prediction!
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Terms & Conditions Montreal hopes defense can improve
The Canadiens are having a rocky season with their offense being a bright spot, scoring 3.17 goals per game. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Ivan Demidov have scored 31 goals and 59 assists while defensemen Noah Dobson and Lane Hutson have added nine goals and 33 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has let them down, allowing 3.50 goals per game including 12 goals in the last three games. Mike Matheson and Lane Hutson have combined for 3.6 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. In addition, goaltender Samuel Mountembeault has struggled with -14.1 goals saved above average, and his latest starts have been a mess as well as he’s allowed nine goals in the last three starts.
Key injury report for Canadiens No key injuries to report Rangers have been awful on offense this season
The Rangers are having a rough season with their offense letting them down, scoring 2.56 goals per game with only four goals in the last three games. Artemi Panarin and Mika Zibanejad have scored 21 goals and 35 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five skaters have seven goals or more and opponents can eliminate the hapless offense as a result.
The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.63 goals per game. Vladislav Gavrikov and Carson Soucy have combined for 4.1 defensive point shares while William Borgen and Braden Schneider have combined for 2.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. What’s put the unit over the top is the incredible play of goaltender Igor Shesterkin, who has a .912 save percentage and a 2.48 goals-against average on 706 shots with 9.8 goals saved above average and has allowed only 10 goals in the last four starts.
Key injury report for Rangers Adam Fox is on injured reserve. Had three goals and 23 assists. Canadiens vs Rangers PickMoney Line Pick For Canadiens vs Rangers Canadiens (+120) (4 units)
The Rangers have lost three games in a row, and the Canadiens look to step up on the road and take over the game from the first period. The Canadiens should create plenty of scoring chances with Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Canadiens should limit the Rangers’ offense, which has scored only four goals in the last three games, with Mike Matheson and Lane Hutson creating turnovers in all three zones while goaltender Samuel Mountembeault blanks the shots on the net. The Canadiens should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.
Take the Canadiens money line as road Underdogs.
Over/Under Pick For Canadiens vs Rangers
The Canadiens are led by a great offense and this game looks to be a high-scoring one from the first period. The Rangers should create plenty of scoring chances against the Canadiens, who have allowed 12 goals in the last three games, with Mika Zibanejad, Artemi Panarin, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Canadiens, who average 3.17 goals per game, should run up the score with Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Ivan Demidov, and the rest of the forward unit establishing a strong offensive zone presence and creating open shots with effective puck movement while Noah Dobson and Lane Hutson pick apart the Rangers’ defense from the point. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game controlled by both offenses.
Take the Over on 6 goals.
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