Anaheim Mighty Ducks vs
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Anaheim Ducks look to upset Montreal Canadiens in Monday matchup

The Anaheim Ducks and Montreal Canadiens, both currently in last place in their divisions, will face off in a game on Monday. Anaheim, coming off a 5-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild, has lost their last two games and five of their last seven. Montreal, after a 4-2 defeat by the Washington Capitals, has lost five of their last eight. Anaheim will be missing Trevor Zegras, Urho Vaakanainen, and Robby Fabbri, while Montreal will be without Carey Price. Montreal is the favored team with opening odds at -145.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Mighty Ducks +127 | Canadiens -145
• Spread: Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-205) | Canadiens -1.5 (+173)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Montreal will win straight-up is 59%.

Anaheim vs Montreal Stats

Anaheim Mighty Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks currently have a goals-for average of 2.4 and a goals-against average of 3.0, ranking 30th and 18th respectively in the league. They are averaging 27.5 shots per game (26th) while allowing an average of 33.3 shots against per game (32nd). The Ducks have a power play ranking of 30th, scoring only 15.1% of the time with the man advantage, and a penalty kill ranking of 26th, successfully holding opponents scoreless 75.4% of the time when shorthanded. Anaheim's leading goal scorers are Troy Terry, Frank Varano, and Leo Carlsson with six goals each, with Terry also leading in assists and points. The team has multiple players with double-digits in points, and Olen Zellweger leads in plus/minus. Goalie Lukas Dostal has a record of 6-7-2 with a 2.73 goals-against average and a .921 save percentage. Anaheim currently has a power ranking of 28 and is ranked 30th in offense, 17th in defense, and has a record of 10-12-3 for the season. If you are struggling with hockey betting, NHL Picks are available to help you achieve success.

Montreal Canadiens Analysis

The Montreal Canadiens currently have a goals-for average of 2.8 and a goals-against average of 3.6, ranking them 21st and 30th respectively in the league. They are averaging 24.3 shots per game (32nd) and allowing an average of 29.7 shots per game (24th). Their power play ranks 13th, scoring 22.0% of the time on the man advantage, while their penalty kill is fifth, holding opponents to a score 83.5% of the time when short-handed. Cole Caufield leads Montreal in goals with 17, followed by Nick Suzuki with 10. Suzuki also leads in assists with 18 and points with 28, while Caufield has 25 points. Montreal has nine players with double digits in points, and Suzuki leads in plus/minus at 2. Goalie Sam Montembeault is 8-11-2 with a 2.89 goals-against average and a .905 save percentage. They currently have a power ranking of 24 and rank 22nd in offense and 28th in defense, with an overall record of 10-14-3. In their last three matchups, Anaheim went 2-1-0 against Montreal. For optimal betting results, consider utilizing the services of the Best NHL Handicappers.

Anaheim Ducks poised to outmatch Montreal Canadiens in upcoming matchup

The Montreal team has a goals-for average of 2.8, only slightly higher than Anaheim's 2.4. The key disparity lies in goals-against, with Anaheim at 3.0 and Montreal at 3.6. Montreal's home record stands at 7-6-2, while Anaheim's away record is a commendable 5-3-2. Goalie Lukas Dostal of Anaheim boasts a solid 2.73 goals-against average and a save percentage of .921. In head-to-head matchups, Anaheim has emerged victorious in four of the last six games against Montreal and has also won four of the last six games against teams from the Atlantic division. Conversely, Montreal has suffered defeats in 12 of its last 18 games, including four of the last five against teams from the Pacific Division. Despite Montreal's strong home record, Anaheim plans to capitalize on its solid defense to thwart Montreal's attacks and exploit scoring opportunities to secure victory.

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