Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Jan 18, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Montreal Canadiens

Minnesota Wild

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In an upcoming NHL matchup on January 20, 2026, the Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Minnesota Wild at home. Both teams have shown mixed results in their recent form, with Montreal winning 2 of their last 5 matches, and Minnesota also securing 2 wins in their last 5 games.

The bookmakers’ odds currently favor the Montreal Canadiens with a probability of 44.8% for a home win, while the Minnesota Wild are given a 32.8% chance of winning on the road. There is also a 22.2% chance of a draw.

In terms of tactical strengths, Montreal has shown resilience and determination in their recent performances, while Minnesota has displayed a solid defensive structure. Both teams have the ability to create scoring opportunities, making this matchup an intriguing one to watch.

While the odds slightly favor Montreal, it is important to note that anything can happen in sports, and both teams are capable of pulling off a win. It will be a tightly contested game with potential for surprises.

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Montreal
43.8%		 Draw
22.5%		 Minnesota
33.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Minnesota Wild: 3.99% Montreal Canadiens: 1.64%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.23 4.31 2.85
Pinnacle 2.14 4.18 2.84

Latest Results

17.01.26 Ottawa Senators – Montreal Canadiens – 5:6 OT
15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3
13.01.26 Washington Capitals – Montreal Canadiens – 3:2 OT
12.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Vancouver Canucks – 6:3
10.01.26 Montreal Canadiens – Detroit Red Wings – 0:4		 17.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Minnesota Wild – 4:5 OT
15.01.26 Minnesota Wild – Winnipeg Jets – 2:6
12.01.26 Minnesota Wild – New Jersey Devils – 2:5
10.01.26 Minnesota Wild – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT
08.01.26 Seattle Kraken – Minnesota Wild – 2:3 OT

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 0.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Montreal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 18 matches, and goals 30:74. (average 1.5:3.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 14:27. (average 1.4:2.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    30.01.25 Montreal Canadiens – Minnesota Wild – 0:4
    14.11.24 Minnesota Wild – Montreal Canadiens – 3:0
    21.12.23 Minnesota Wild – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3 OT
    17.10.23 Montreal Canadiens – Minnesota Wild – 2:5
    01.11.22 Minnesota Wild – Montreal Canadiens – 4:1

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 46 30 3 8 5 185:110 74
    2 Dallas Stars 48 23 4 9 12 162:135 63
    3 Minnesota Wild 49 18 9 9 13 155:140 63
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 47 17 7 12 11 160:145 60
    5 Edmonton Oilers 49 19 5 8 17 165:158 56
    6 Utah Mammoth 49 19 6 4 20 153:135 54
    7 San Jose Sharks 47 13 11 3 20 148:168 51
    8 Seattle Kraken 47 15 6 9 17 130:141 51
    9 Anaheim Ducks 48 14 10 3 21 158:172 51
    10 Los Angeles Kings 48 12 7 13 16 125:136 51
    11 Nashville Predators 48 16 7 4 21 138:161 50
    12 Calgary Flames 48 17 4 4 23 126:143 46
    13 St. Louis Blues 48 18 1 8 21 120:163 46
    14 Chicago Blackhawks 48 15 4 7 22 133:154 45
    15 Winnipeg Jets 47 17 2 6 22 144:148 44
    16 Vancouver Canucks 48 10 6 5 27 126:176 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 49 21 9 4 15 171:144 64
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 46 23 6 4 13 162:119 62
    3 Detroit Red Wings 49 21 8 4 16 153:150 62
    4 Montreal Canadiens 49 17 10 7 15 168:164 61
    5 Boston Bruins 49 21 7 2 19 164:150 58
    6 Buffalo Sabres 47 20 6 5 16 157:148 57
    7 New York Islanders 48 17 9 5 17 141:134 57
    8 Toronto Maple Leafs 48 17 7 8 16 162:158 56
    9 Pittsburgh Penguins 47 18 4 11 14 150:144 55
    10 Washington Capitals 49 21 3 6 19 157:143 54
    11 Florida Panthers 47 22 3 3 19 145:156 53
    12 Philadelphia Flyers 47 15 7 8 17 141:149 52
    13 Columbus Blue Jackets 48 13 9 7 19 148:160 51
    14 Ottawa Senators 47 17 5 6 19 156:159 50
    15 New Jersey Devils 48 16 8 2 22 127:149 50
    16 New York Rangers 49 14 7 6 22 132:150 48

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.35 (25.01%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.75 (10.81%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.88 (9.44%)

    4. Edmonton Oilers: 10 (8.38%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.38%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 11.5 (7.29%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 16 (5.24%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.99%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 30 (2.79%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2.04%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.64%)

    13. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.37%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.37%)

    15. New Jersey Devils: 71 (1.18%)

    16. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

    17. New York Islanders: 71.5 (1.17%)

    18. Ottawa Senators: 78.5 (1.07%)

    19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

    20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.83%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.55%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.48%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.26%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.26%)

    29. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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