Avalanche vs Canadiens Prediction 11/14/26 NHL Picks Today

Avalanche vs Canadiens Prediction

In this Avalanche vs Canadiens Prediction, the Canadiens are coming as -120 home favorites. Both teams have been in very good form lately, as the Canadiens are 8-2 in their last 10 games but have been weaker at home this season and have lost two of their last three games in Montreal. The Avalanche are 5-3 in their last 8 games and have lost two of their last three on the road, so I see no value on either side. Both teams average 7.47 goals per game and are 13-4 to the over in their last 17 games combined, with Colorado having the second-best offense in hockey. Take the over 6.5 in this one.

The Canadiens are 4-2 in their last 6 meetings against the Avalanche and have won two of their last three meetings in Montreal. Over is 5-2 in their last 7 meetings.

Montreal Canadiens Preview

The Canadiens have 28 points this season with a 12-3-4 record and a 5-2-3 home record. They are coming off a 5-2 road win against the Bruins, a 1-2 home loss against the Wild and a 4-2 road win against the Maple Leafs, and will face the Rangers and Devils next.

Offensively, the Canadiens are averaging 3.42 goals per game with 27.8 shots on goal per game and are scoring 13.8% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3 goals per game on 28.3 shots on goal per game and are killing 78.1% of their opponent’s power plays. They have 210 total penalty minutes this season.

Lane Hutson leads the Canadiens with 18 points, adding a team-high 15 assists, and Cole Caufield also leads the team with 18 points, adding 6 assists and a team-high 12 goals with 63 shots on goal. Nick Suzuki follows with 7 goals, 9 assists and 16 points, while Josh Anderson adds 12 points with 8 goals and 4 assists and Juraj Slafkovsky adds 12 points with 2 goals and 10 assists. Jacob Fowler is the starting goalie for the Canadiens, and he has a 9-1-2 record, with 2.13 GAA and .926 SV%. Jakub Dobes is the backup goalie and he has a 3-2-2 record, with 4.04 GAA and .847 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche Preview

The Avalanche have 25 points this season with an 11-6-3 record and a 4-5-1 road record. They are coming off a 3-4 road loss against the Senators, a 6-3 road win against the Maple Leafs and a 4-0 home win against the Red Wings, and will face the Mammoth and Ducks next.

Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 4.05 goals per game with 30.4 shots on goal per game and are scoring 23.9% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.10 goals per game on 27.4 shots on goal per game and are killing 80.3% of their opponent’s power plays. They have 176 total penalty minutes this season.

Nathan MacKinnon leads the Avalanche with 30 points, adding a team-high 20 assists, while Artturi Lehkonen leads the team in goals with 14 with 43 shots on goal and 19 points. Martin Necas follows with 10 goals, 14 assists and 24 points, while Cale Makar adds 23 points with 5 goals and 18 assists and Devon Toews adds 19 points with 6 goals and 13 assists. Mackenzie Blackwood is the starting goalie for the Avalanche, and he has a 10-3-1 record, with 2.63 GAA and .901 SV%. Scott Wedgewood is the backup goalie and he has a 1-3-2 record, with 3.99 GAA and .863 SV%.

Colorado Avalanche @ Montreal Canadiens Betting Trends: November 14, 2026

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Canadiens have won four of their last five games following a road win.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Avalanche.
• The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three night games at Bell Centre.
• The Canadiens have won the second period in each of their last six games as favorites when tied after the first period.

Why the Colorado Avalanche will win

• The Avalanche have won nine of their last 10 road games after coming off overtime.
• The Canadiens have lost three of their last four home games against Central Division opponents.
• The Avalanche have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs.
• The Canadiens have failed to cover the puck line in 13 of their last 14 games as home favorites.
• The Avalanche have won the third period in each of their last four games against Eastern Conference opponents when leading after the second period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Avalanche’s last four night games at Bell Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Six of the Canadiens’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the Avalanche’s last 12 games as road underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last five games as home favorites.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Nick Suzuki has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against Central Division opponents at Bell Centre.
• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Canadiens’ last five games at Bell Centre.
• Alexandre Carrier has recorded 10 career points against the Avalanche – equal-most against any opponent (including playoffs).

Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts

• Gabriel Landeskog has scored at least one goal in each of his last four appearances against the Canadiens.
• Devon Toews has recorded an assist in each of the Avalanche’s last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• Devon Toews ranks T1st in the Central Division for Plus/Minus (+17) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Montreal Canadiens have suffered the largest comeback loss this season – led by four goals vs Jets on November, 3.
• The Montreal Canadiens are the only team to lose a game when leading by four or more goals this season.
• The Colorado Avalanche have recorded the most wins by a margin of 3+ goals this season (10).
• The Colorado Avalanche have recorded the equal-most wins by a margin of 4+ goals this season (4).