Montreal Canadiens vs Calgary Flames predictions, Jan 07, 2026

Jan 05, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NHL matchup on January 7, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Calgary Flames at the Canadiens’ home ice. Both teams have been in decent form recently, with each winning 3 of their last 5 matches.

The Montreal Canadiens have shown a strong offensive presence, scoring an average of 3.4 goals per game in their recent matches, while the Calgary Flames have displayed a solid defensive effort, conceding just 2.6 goals per game. This sets the stage for an intriguing battle between Montreal’s attacking prowess and Calgary’s defensive resilience.

Bookmakers have slightly favored the Canadiens with odds of 2.12 for a home win, compared to 2.92 for an away win by the Flames. Our model predicts a narrow victory for Montreal with a 47.4% chance of winning, a 20.3% chance of a draw, and a 32.1% chance of Calgary emerging victorious.

With both teams in decent form and a close match predicted, this game is sure to be a thrilling contest for both fans and neutrals alike.

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Montreal
45.8%		 Draw
21%		 Calgary
33.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 1.34% Calgary Flames: 0.3%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.12 4.62 2.92

Latest Results

04.01.26 Dallas Stars – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 OT
03.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Montreal Canadiens – 2:0
01.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 5:7
30.12.25 Florida Panthers – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3 OT
28.12.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 5:4 penalties		 03.01.26 Calgary Flames – Nashville Predators – 3:4
31.12.25 Calgary Flames – Philadelphia Flyers – 5:1
29.12.25 Calgary Flames – Boston Bruins – 2:1 OT
27.12.25 Calgary Flames – Edmonton Oilers – 3:2
23.12.25 Edmonton Oilers – Calgary Flames – 5:1

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 14).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 1.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Montreal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, Montreal has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Calgary has had a series of home games.
  • Montreal might have a minor edge in this game.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 41:47. (average 2.1:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 18:17. (average 2:1.9).

    Latest Head To Head

    22.10.25 Calgary Flames – Montreal Canadiens – 1:2 OT
    08.03.25 Calgary Flames – Montreal Canadiens – 1:0
    05.11.24 Montreal Canadiens – Calgary Flames – 2:3 OT
    16.03.24 Calgary Flames – Montreal Canadiens – 5:2
    14.11.23 Montreal Canadiens – Calgary Flames – 1:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 41 28 3 7 3 165:93 69
    2 Dallas Stars 42 21 4 8 9 146:117 58
    3 Minnesota Wild 43 18 7 8 10 138:115 58
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 40 13 4 12 11 124:126 46
    5 Edmonton Oilers 42 15 5 6 16 139:143 46
    6 Anaheim Ducks 41 13 8 3 17 139:146 45
    7 Seattle Kraken 39 12 6 7 14 103:115 43
    8 Los Angeles Kings 40 11 6 9 14 107:111 43
    9 San Jose Sharks 41 11 9 3 18 127:146 43
    10 Nashville Predators 41 14 5 4 18 118:136 42
    11 St. Louis Blues 43 17 0 8 18 107:146 42
    12 Utah Mammoth 42 14 5 3 20 127:122 41
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 42 13 4 7 18 118:134 41
    14 Calgary Flames 41 14 4 4 19 111:121 40
    15 Vancouver Canucks 41 10 6 5 20 117:143 37
    16 Winnipeg Jets 40 13 2 4 21 115:126 34

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 41 20 5 3 13 142:110 53
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 42 16 9 3 14 141:128 53
    3 Montreal Canadiens 42 14 9 6 13 141:141 52
    4 Detroit Red Wings 43 17 7 4 15 131:138 52
    5 New York Islanders 42 15 8 4 15 120:120 50
    6 Philadelphia Flyers 40 14 7 7 12 124:116 49
    7 Pittsburgh Penguins 41 16 4 9 12 135:131 49
    8 Washington Capitals 42 19 2 6 15 135:121 48
    9 Florida Panthers 41 19 3 3 16 129:130 47
    10 Buffalo Sabres 40 15 6 4 15 125:126 46
    11 Boston Bruins 42 15 7 2 18 133:136 46
    12 New Jersey Devils 42 15 7 2 18 114:124 46
    13 Ottawa Senators 40 15 5 5 15 133:129 45
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 41 15 4 7 15 137:138 45
    15 New York Rangers 43 13 7 5 18 114:117 45
    16 Columbus Blue Jackets 41 11 7 7 16 127:137 43

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.45 (23.71%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 8.5 (9.63%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 9.25 (8.84%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.18%)

    5. Florida Panthers: 11 (7.44%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.44%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 15 (5.45%)

    8. Washington Capitals: 19.5 (4.2%)

    9. Minnesota Wild: 24.5 (3.34%)

    10. New Jersey Devils: 30 (2.73%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 35 (2.34%)

    12. Ottawa Senators: 41 (2%)

    13. Toronto Maple Leafs: 51 (1.6%)

    14. New York Rangers: 53.5 (1.53%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.34%)

    16. Anaheim Ducks: 61 (1.34%)

    17. Montreal Canadiens: 61 (1.34%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.04%)

    19. Utah Mammoth: 78.5 (1.04%)

    20. Winnipeg Jets: 88.5 (0.92%)

    21. Buffalo Sabres: 101 (0.81%)

    22. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.65%)

    23. Columbus Blue Jackets: 126 (0.65%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.41%)

    25. Pittsburgh Penguins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. St. Louis Blues: 251 (0.33%)

    27. Nashville Predators: 251 (0.33%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 276 (0.3%)

    29. Vancouver Canucks: 451 (0.18%)

    30. San Jose Sharks: 501 (0.16%)

    31. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.16%)

    32. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.16%)

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