In this article we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks prediction for this NHL game on Monday, January 6th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 18-18-3 this year after they defeated Colorado by a score of 2-1 in a shootout. Montreal tied the game at one in the third period, before winning the shootout 2-0 for the win. The Canadiens recorded 23 shots on goal, won 54.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got their lone goal from Caufield, while Dobes stopped 22 out of 23 shots in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Canadiens lost to the Blackhawks by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Golden Knights by a score of 3-2 before that. Montreal has won four of their last five games and they are currently sixth in the Atlantic standings with 39 points. Montreal has scored 2.95 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 21.2% on the power play and 82.4% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 11 goals, 27 assists, and 74 shots on goal, while Cole Caufield has added 21 goals, 15 assists, and 114 shots on goal. Sam Montembeault is 14-15-2 with a 2.91 goals against average and a .900 save percentage this year. 

Vancouver Canucks Betting Preview

The Vancouver Canucks are 18-12-8 this season after they lost to Nashville by a score of 3-0 in their last game. Vancouver allowed one goal in the second and two in the third for the shutout loss. The Canucks out shot Nashville by a total of 27-19, won 50% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Vancouver was led by Sherwood, who had five shots on goal, while Lankinen stopped 16 out of 17 shots in the loss. 

Prior to that game, the Canucks defeated the Kraken by a score of 4-3, but did lose to the Flames by a score of 3-1 before that. Vancouver has lost six of their last eight games and they are currently fourth in the Pacific standings with 44 points. Vancouver has scored 3.03 goals per game and they have allowed 3.16 goals against per game, while also going 22.4% on the power play and 81.4% on the penalty kill this season. Quinn Hughes has led Vancouver with eight goals, 34 assists, and 109 shots on goal, but he hasn’t played since before Christmas, while Conor Garland has added 10 goals, 19 assists, and 87 shots on goal this year. Kevin Lankinen is 15-7-4 with a 2.54 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this season. 

Why the Canadiens will beat the Canucks

• The underdogs have won eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games.
• The Canucks have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Canadiens’ last nine games.
• The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine games as road favorites following a home loss.
• The Canucks have lost the third period in each of their last six road games.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games following a shootout win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Canucks’ last five games as favorites following a loss have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last five home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Canucks’ last seven games as favorites.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last six Monday home games.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last seven home games.
• Patrik Laine has scored a goal in seven of his last eight appearances with his team as a home underdog against Pacific Division opponents.

Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts

• Jake DeBrusk has scored at least one goal in each of the Canucks’ last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of his last nine appearances with the Canucks as favorites.
• J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in each of his last seven appearances with the Canucks as favorites.

Montreal Canadiens vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup playing their best hockey of the season and they will be at home for this game. The Canadiens are 10-7-2 at home, while the Canucks are 11-4-2 on the road this year. Vancouver is really struggling right now and they are missing a few of their top players, so even with them being a strong road team, I don’t like their chances here. I really like how Montreal is playing right now and if they can continue their strong defense, they may get back into the playoff race. Take the Canadiens to get the win at home.