The Eastern Conference’s fourth-ranked squad, the Montreal Canadiens (36-19-10), host the fourth-ranked unit from the Western Conference, the Anaheim Ducks (36-27-3), on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.<\/p>\n
Sign up for ESPN+ today<\/a> to watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more.<\/p>\n Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Sunday’s contest.<\/p>\n The Ducks’ offense has put up 32 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 33 goals. They have registered 36 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (13.9%). They are 6-4-0 over those contests.<\/p>\n Canadiens vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday<\/p>\n Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Canadiens 4, Ducks 3.<\/p>\n Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-147) Watch 1,000+ out-of-market NHL games, ESPN+ Hockey Night & more streaming all season on ESPN+.<\/a><\/p>\n Canadiens Splits and Trends<\/p>\n The Canadiens are 11-10-21 in overtime contests as part of a 36-19-10 overall record. The Ducks have a 36-27-3 record this season and are 15-3-18 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 Canadiens vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel<\/p>\n When: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
\nTotal Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
\nSpread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)<\/p>\n
\nMontreal is 15-5-5 (35 points) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
\nIn the four games this season the Canadiens recorded just one goal, they’ve finished 1-3-0 (two points).
\nMontreal has taken five points from the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-6-1 record).
\nThe Canadiens have scored more than two goals in 49 games (33-7-9, 75 points).
\nIn the 20 games when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 15-4-1 to record 31 points.
\nIn the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 12-12-2 (26 points).
\nThe Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 21-6-8 (50 points).
\nDucks Splits and Trends<\/p>\n
\nAnaheim has earned 27 points (12-4-3) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
\nIn nine games this season when the Ducks ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-7-1).
\nWhen Anaheim has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned eight points (4-5-0 record).
\nThe Ducks have scored at least three goals 43 times, earning 64 points from those matchups (31-10-2).
\nThis season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 14-2-2 in those matchups.
\nWhen outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 20-13-1 (41 points).
\nThe Ducks’ opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Ducks finished 14-11-2 in those matchups (30 points).<\/p>\n
\nTV Channel: ESPN+
\nLive Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+<\/a>
\nWhere: Bell Centre in Montr\u00e9al, Quebec<\/p>\n