{"id":445190,"date":"2026-02-04T14:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/445190\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T14:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T14:16:11","slug":"nhl-predictions-feb-4-montreal-canadiens-vs-winnipeg-jets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/445190\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Predictions: Feb 4 Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, our writers here at\u00a0Last Word On Hockey\u00a0look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, then makes predictions based on how they might play out. Our featured game of this edition is the Montreal Canadiens taking on the Winnipeg Jets. Don\u2019t forget to check out more <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/category\/nhl-predictions\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">NHL Predictions<\/a>, as our writers continue this series throughout the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n<p>NHL Predictions<br \/>\nMontreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets<br \/>\nHead-to-Head: Canadiens 1-0 Jets<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/full-guide-for-how-to-stream-and-watch-nhl-hockey-games\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">How to Watch<\/a>:\u00a0US TV: ESPN+. Canada TV: RDS; Sportsnet<\/p>\n<p>Time: 7\u00a0p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thescore.com\/nhl\/events\/32010\" target=\"_blank\">We open up<\/a> NHL predictions with our featured game between the<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/01\/nhl-rumours-update-on-montreal-canadiens-goaltender-situation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> Montreal Canadiens<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/03\/nhl-rumours-winnipeg-jets-defencemen-trade-bait\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Winnipeg Jets.<\/a> Montreal is expected to give Sam Montembeault the start in this game. However, always check social media before locking in a daily fantasy starter. The Habs are 5-3-2 in the previous 10 games but lost to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/01\/31\/nhl-predictions-jan-31-minnesota-wild-vs-edmonton-oilers\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Wild<\/a> in overtime on the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2026\/02\/02\/prime-monday-night-hockey-montreal-canadiens-vs-minnesota-wild\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Monday Night Hockey on Prime<\/a> matchup. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/suzukni01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\">Nick Suzuki<\/a> leads the team in assists (47) and points (65) so far for Montreal.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/h\/helleco01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\">Connor Hellebuyck<\/a> is the probable starter for Winnipeg, which is 4-3-3 in its last 10 games. However, the Jets are coming off a loss in their last time on ice. Winnipeg is trying to overturn a 3-2 shootout loss to Montreal on December 3. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hockey-reference.com\/players\/s\/scheima01.html?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2026-02-04_hr\">Mark Scheifele<\/a> leads the team in goals (27), assists (40), and points (67) so far this campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Hellebuyck is the type of goalie that can steal a game. However, Montreal has more firepower.<\/p>\n<p>Prediction: Canadiens win 3-2.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome back to NHL Predictions. 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