In this article, we will formulate a Montreal Canadiens and Anaheim Ducks Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 9th, at the Centre Bell.
Ducks Have Lost Two Straight
The Ducks have lost two straight games and the offense has been a problem in each of the games. Two games ago against the Vegas Golden Knights, they lost 4-1 and in the last game against the Anaheim Ducks, they were able to secure a 5-1 victory. Brock McGinn scored the only goal for the Ducks in the last game. The Ducks on the season are averaging 2.44 goals while their defense is giving up 3.04 goals per game. The offense is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 18th. Troy Terry has scored six goals and added 13 assists so far this season.
The Canadiens Fell Apart in the Last Game
It looks like it could be a long season for the Canadiens and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Canadiens scored two goals against the Washington Capitals, but they gave up four and that led to the defeat. Cole Caufield scored a goal and added an assist. Sam Montembeault saved 31 of the 35 shots that he faced. The Canadiens on the season is averaging 2.78 goals while their defense is giving up 3.59 goals per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league, while the defense is ranked 29th. The Canadiens will take on the Penguins, Jets, and Sabres after this one.
Why the Canadiens Will Beat the Ducks
- The home team has won four of the Canadiens’ last five games.
- The Ducks have lost six of their last eight games at Bell Centre.
- The Canadiens have covered the puck line in each of their last five games at Bell Centre following a loss.
- The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games at Bell Centre.
- The Ducks have lost the second period in 11 of their last 14 road games following a loss.
Montreal Canadiens vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction
The Ducks overall this season is averaging 2.44 goals while their defense is giving up 2.78 goals per game. The offense for the Ducks is ranked 30th in the league while the defense is ranked 23rd. The Ducks and Canadiens are both going to really struggle to get the offense going here, and that will be the difference here as this game will end up staying under the total. This is one of my favorite plays on the board.