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 outing, while the Canadiens are coming off a 7-5 loss to the San Jose Sharks.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n As hockey play continues, get ready for the contest by checking out which team we project to capture the win in Friday’s game.<\/p>\n In the past 10 contests, the Canadiens are 5-3-2 while scoring 41 goals against 31 goals given up. On 29 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored nine goals (31.0%).<\/p>\n Ducks vs. Canadiens Predictions for Friday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this contest calls for a final score of Ducks 4, Canadiens 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-112) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Ducks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Ducks (34-24-3 overall) have a 14-3-17 record in games that have required overtime. The Canadiens have a 33-18-9 record this season and are 11-9-20 in matchups that have needed overtime. Looking for NHL tickets? Head to StubHub today<\/a> and see your team live.<\/p>\n Team Stats Comparison<\/p>\n Ducks vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Ducks (-1.5)<\/p>\n
\nAnaheim has 27 points (12-4-3) in the 19 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
\nThe nine times this season the Ducks finished a game with only one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
\nAnaheim has finished 4-5-0 in the nine games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering eight points).
\nThe Ducks are 29-9-2 in the 40 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 60 points).
\nIn the 17 games when Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 28 points after finishing 13-2-2.
\nIn the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 18-12-1 (37 points).
\nThe Ducks’ opponents have had more shots in 25 games. The Ducks went 14-9-2 in those contests (30 points).
\nCanadiens Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nIn the 23 games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 31 points.
\nThis season the Canadiens recorded just one goal in four games and they’ve earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
\nMontreal has earned five points (2-5-1 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
\nThe Canadiens have scored more than two goals 45 times, earning 68 points from those matchups (30-7-8).
\nThis season, Montreal has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 17 games has a record of 13-4-0 in those matchups.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Montreal is 11-11-2 (24 points).
\nThe Canadiens’ opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Canadiens finished 19-6-7 in those matchups (45 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Honda Center in Anaheim, California<\/p>\n