Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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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

	1	X	2
	2.23	4.31	2.85
	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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