New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens predictions, Apr 12, 2026

Apr 10, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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NY Islanders

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As the New York Islanders prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens on April 12, 2026, both teams arrive with contrasting recent performances that could significantly influence the outcome of the match. The Islanders have struggled, securing only one victory in their last five games, which raises questions about their form and tactical execution. They will need to improve their defensive stability and capitalize on home-ice advantage if they hope to turn their fortunes around.

Conversely, the Canadiens are riding a wave of momentum, having won four of their last five contests. Their recent success can be attributed to effective puck management and aggressive forechecking, making them a challenging opponent. The Canadiens’ ability to generate scoring opportunities has also been a focal point, and they will likely seek to exploit any defensive lapses from the Islanders.

The odds reflect a competitive matchup, with bookmakers pricing the Islanders at 2.4 and the Canadiens slightly favored at 2.45. According to our model, the probability of a home victory for the Islanders stands at 41.8%, while the Canadiens possess a respectable 36.4% chance of winning. Given these trends, fans can anticipate a closely contested game, though there are no guarantees in the unpredictable world of NHL hockey.

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NY Islanders
39.4%		 Draw
22%		 Montreal
38.6%

Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 2.97% New York Islanders: 0.67%

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Betting Odds

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Pinnacle 2.40 4.30 2.45

Latest Results

09.04.26 New York Islanders – Toronto Maple Leafs – 5:3
04.04.26 Carolina Hurricanes – New York Islanders – 4:3
03.04.26 New York Islanders – Philadelphia Flyers – 1:4
31.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 4:3
30.03.26 New York Islanders – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:8		 09.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Tampa Bay Lightning – 2:1
07.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – Florida Panthers – 4:3 penalties
05.04.26 Montreal Canadiens – New Jersey Devils – 0:3
04.04.26 New Jersey Devils – Montreal Canadiens – 3:4 penalties
02.04.26 New York Rangers – Montreal Canadiens – 2:3

Facts

  • Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 9 and 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • Montreal is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 3.
  • NY Islanders is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Montreal is in great form at the moment (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • NY Islanders may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • We predict that Montreal will win today’s game, with odds of 2.45.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 57:66. (average 2.9:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, NY Islanders won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 29:31. (average 2.9:3.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    21.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – New York Islanders – 7:3
    26.02.26 Montreal Canadiens – New York Islanders – 3:4 OT
    20.03.25 New York Islanders – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3 OT
    03.12.24 Montreal Canadiens – New York Islanders – 2:1 OT
    19.10.24 New York Islanders – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3 penalties

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 78 46 6 10 16 293:198 114
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 79 36 11 12 20 267:218 106
    3 Minnesota Wild ✔ 79 30 15 12 22 265:230 102
    4 Utah Mammoth ✔ 78 32 10 6 30 258:224 90
    5 Edmonton Oilers 79 31 9 10 29 275:265 90
    6 Vegas Golden Knights 79 28 8 17 26 252:245 89
    7 Anaheim Ducks 79 25 17 5 32 263:277 89
    8 Los Angeles Kings 78 20 13 19 26 215:237 85
    9 Nashville Predators 79 27 10 10 32 239:260 84
    10 Winnipeg Jets 78 28 7 12 31 224:236 82
    11 San Jose Sharks 78 25 12 7 34 237:280 81
    12 St. Louis Blues 78 29 4 12 33 208:244 78
    13 Seattle Kraken 78 25 8 11 34 218:251 77
    14 Calgary Flames 78 25 7 9 37 203:250 73
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 79 21 7 14 37 204:263 70
    16 Vancouver Canucks 78 15 7 8 48 203:301 52

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes ✔ 79 37 14 6 22 288:235 108
    2 Buffalo Sabres ✔ 80 41 8 8 23 280:236 106
    3 Montreal Canadiens ✔ 79 33 14 10 22 275:246 104
    4 Tampa Bay Lightning ✔ 79 39 9 6 25 282:223 102
    5 Pittsburgh Penguins ✔ 79 34 7 16 22 285:252 98
    6 Boston Bruins 79 31 12 10 26 264:246 96
    7 Ottawa Senators 79 36 6 10 27 269:241 94
    8 Philadelphia Flyers 79 25 15 12 27 236:238 92
    9 New York Islanders 79 29 14 5 31 231:232 91
    10 Detroit Red Wings 79 30 11 9 29 234:241 91
    11 Columbus Blue Jackets 79 27 12 12 28 245:246 90
    12 Washington Capitals 79 34 6 9 30 252:240 89
    13 New Jersey Devils 79 28 12 3 36 221:244 83
    14 Florida Panthers 79 29 8 4 38 234:271 78
    15 Toronto Maple Leafs 79 23 9 14 33 245:284 78
    16 New York Rangers 79 24 9 9 37 232:243 75

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (21.13%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.63 (15.03%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 5.88 (14.39%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.68%)

    5. Vegas Golden Knights: 13 (6.5%)

    6. Edmonton Oilers: 14 (6.04%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 17.5 (4.83%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 17.5 (4.83%)

    9. Ottawa Senators: 18.5 (4.57%)

    10. Pittsburgh Penguins: 26 (3.25%)

    11. Montreal Canadiens: 28.5 (2.97%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 36 (2.35%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 53.5 (1.58%)

    14. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.39%)

    15. Los Angeles Kings: 88.5 (0.96%)

    16. New York Islanders: 126 (0.67%)

    17. Philadelphia Flyers: 151 (0.56%)

    18. Columbus Blue Jackets: 176 (0.48%)

    19. Winnipeg Jets: 451 (0.19%)

    20. Detroit Red Wings: 451 (0.19%)

    21. Washington Capitals: 626 (0.14%)

    22. Nashville Predators: 626 (0.14%)

    23. San Jose Sharks: 1251 (0.07%)

    24. Seattle Kraken: 1751 (0.05%)

    25. St. Louis Blues: 1751 (0.05%)

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