Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins predictions, Mar 17, 2026

Mar 15, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to host the Boston Bruins on March 17, 2026, both teams enter the matchup with an equal footing in recent performances, each having secured three wins in their last five outings.

The Canadiens, playing at home, will look to capitalize on their favorable odds of 2.09. Their recent form showcases a robust offensive strategy, utilizing swift transitions and effective puck possession to generate scoring opportunities. Montreal’s home ice advantage could play a crucial role, as they tend to perform confidently in front of their fans.

On the opposing side, the Bruins have demonstrated resilience and tactical discipline. With odds of 2.89 for an away victory, Boston’s ability to maintain a strong defensive structure while also executing quick counterattacks may prove pivotal. Their recent matches highlight a balanced approach, combining solid defensive plays with opportunistic scoring.

According to model predictions, Montreal has a 43.5% chance of winning, while Boston holds a 34% probability for an away victory, with a 23% likelihood of a draw. Overall, this encounter promises to be a competitive clash, with both teams equipped to secure valuable points as the NHL season progresses.

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Montreal
45.2%		 Draw
22%		 Boston
32.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 2.56% Boston Bruins: 0.82%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.15 4.42 2.94
Pinnacle 2.09 4.28 2.89

Latest Results

14.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – San Jose Sharks – 2:4
11.03.26 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3
10.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:1
07.03.26 Los Angeles Kings – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4
06.03.26 Anaheim Ducks – Montreal Canadiens – 6:5 penalties		 14.03.26 Washington Capitals – Boston Bruins – 2:3 penalties
12.03.26 Boston Bruins – San Jose Sharks – 2:4
10.03.26 Boston Bruins – Los Angeles Kings – 2:1 OT
08.03.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Boston Bruins – 5:4 OT
07.03.26 Boston Bruins – Washington Capitals – 3:1

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 2.
  • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
  • Montreal might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 17 matches, and goals 51:86. (average 2.6:4.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 22:33. (average 2.4:3.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.01.26 Boston Bruins – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3
    23.12.25 Boston Bruins – Montreal Canadiens – 2:6
    15.11.25 Montreal Canadiens – Boston Bruins – 2:3
    03.04.25 Montreal Canadiens – Boston Bruins – 4:1
    01.12.24 Boston Bruins – Montreal Canadiens – 6:3

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 65 39 5 9 12 247:163 97
    2 Dallas Stars 66 33 9 10 14 232:178 94
    3 Minnesota Wild 67 25 13 12 17 224:192 88
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 67 23 8 14 22 220:209 76
    5 Anaheim Ducks 66 21 15 3 27 219:230 75
    6 Utah Mammoth 67 26 8 6 27 208:188 74
    7 Edmonton Oilers 67 24 8 9 26 235:231 73
    8 San Jose Sharks 64 20 12 6 26 200:222 70
    9 Seattle Kraken 65 24 6 9 26 185:197 69
    10 Los Angeles Kings 66 17 10 15 24 176:200 69
    11 Nashville Predators 65 22 7 9 27 194:222 67
    12 Winnipeg Jets 65 22 5 10 28 185:200 64
    13 St. Louis Blues 66 24 3 10 29 175:219 64
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 66 18 7 11 30 175:213 61
    15 Calgary Flames 66 22 4 7 33 165:207 59
    16 Vancouver Canucks 66 13 7 8 38 171:246 48

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 66 31 11 6 18 234:192 90
    2 Buffalo Sabres 67 34 7 6 20 235:200 88
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 65 31 9 4 21 231:182 84
    4 Montreal Canadiens 65 25 11 10 19 230:216 82
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins 66 28 5 15 18 223:202 81
    6 New York Islanders 67 24 14 5 24 197:191 81
    7 Boston Bruins 66 27 10 6 23 219:207 80
    8 Detroit Red Wings 67 25 11 8 23 195:201 80
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 66 23 11 11 21 212:208 79
    10 Ottawa Senators 65 27 6 9 23 218:201 75
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 66 20 11 12 23 191:205 74
    12 Washington Capitals 68 28 5 8 27 212:203 74
    13 Florida Panthers 65 26 7 3 29 197:214 69
    14 New Jersey Devils 66 22 11 2 31 176:201 68
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 67 20 8 12 27 211:236 68
    16 New York Rangers 66 19 9 8 30 189:205 64

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.95 (21.09%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.38 (15.5%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.5 (12.82%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 11 (7.57%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11.5 (7.25%)

    6. Minnesota Wild: 13.5 (6.17%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.55%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 19 (4.39%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.56%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 35 (2.38%)

    11. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.03%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 46 (1.81%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 53.5 (1.56%)

    14. New York Islanders: 53.5 (1.56%)

    15. Pittsburgh Penguins: 53.5 (1.56%)

    16. Columbus Blue Jackets: 64 (1.3%)

    17. Los Angeles Kings: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 101 (0.82%)

    19. Florida Panthers: 138.5 (0.6%)

    20. Washington Capitals: 151 (0.55%)

    21. San Jose Sharks: 176 (0.47%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 301 (0.28%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 451 (0.18%)

    25. New Jersey Devils: 626 (0.13%)

    26. Philadelphia Flyers: 751 (0.11%)

    27. St. Louis Blues: 1001 (0.08%)

    28. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1251 (0.07%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1751 (0.05%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 1751 (0.05%)

    31. New York Rangers: 1751 (0.05%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 3001 (0.03%)

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