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As the New York Rangers prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens on April 2, 2026, fans can expect an exciting clash between two teams with contrasting recent performances. The Rangers have managed to secure victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, showcasing resilience and the ability to rebound from setbacks. However, they face a formidable Canadiens team that is currently in excellent form, having won all 5 of their most recent outings.
From a tactical perspective, the Rangers will need to leverage their home-ice advantage and focus on solid defensive structures to counter the Canadiens’ attacking prowess. Montreal’s consistent success reflects their effective offensive plays and strong teamwork, indicating that they will likely come prepared to maintain their winning streak.
Bookmakers currently favor the away side with odds at 2.2 for a Canadiens victory against the Rangers’ 2.75. Reflecting this, our model attributes a 35.1% probability to a home win, 23.3% to a draw, and a 41.9% chance for an away victory. While the Canadiens appear to hold the upper hand, the unpredictability of hockey ensures that anything can happen on the ice. Bettors should consider both teams’ momentum and form leading up to this intriguing matchup.
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| NY Rangers 34.3% |
Draw 22.8% |
Montreal 42.9% |
Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 2.58%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.75 | 4.15 | 2.20 |
Latest Results
| 31.03.26 New York Rangers – New Jersey Devils – 4:1 29.03.26 New York Rangers – Florida Panthers – 3:1 27.03.26 New York Rangers – Chicago Blackhawks – 6:1 25.03.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – New York Rangers – 4:3 23.03.26 New York Rangers – Ottawa Senators – 1:2 |
31.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Montreal Canadiens – 1:4 29.03.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 1:3 28.03.26 Nashville Predators – Montreal Canadiens – 1:4 26.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Columbus Blue Jackets – 2:1 24.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Carolina Hurricanes – 5:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 13.12.25 New York Rangers – Montreal Canadiens – 5:4 OT 18.10.25 Montreal Canadiens – New York Rangers – 3:4 19.01.25 Montreal Canadiens – New York Rangers – 5:4 OT 30.11.24 New York Rangers – Montreal Canadiens – 4:3 22.10.24 Montreal Canadiens – New York Rangers – 2:7 |
Standings
Main
Western Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Colorado Avalanche ✔ | 73 | 43 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 277:185 | 108 |
| 2 | Dallas Stars ✔ | 75 | 34 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 255:209 | 100 |
| 3 | Minnesota Wild | 74 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 242:216 | 94 |
| 4 | Anaheim Ducks | 74 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 28 | 249:256 | 87 |
| 5 | Edmonton Oilers | 75 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 28 | 261:251 | 85 |
| 6 | Utah Mammoth | 74 | 29 | 9 | 6 | 30 | 235:212 | 82 |
| 7 | Vegas Golden Knights | 75 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 26 | 236:236 | 82 |
| 8 | Nashville Predators | 74 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 31 | 220:246 | 77 |
| 9 | Los Angeles Kings | 73 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 26 | 195:222 | 76 |
| 10 | Winnipeg Jets | 74 | 25 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 213:228 | 76 |
| 11 | San Jose Sharks | 72 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 31 | 220:257 | 75 |
| 12 | Seattle Kraken | 73 | 25 | 7 | 11 | 30 | 206:227 | 75 |
| 13 | St. Louis Blues | 73 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 31 | 195:232 | 73 |
| 14 | Calgary Flames | 74 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 35 | 191:234 | 70 |
| 15 | Chicago Blackhawks | 75 | 20 | 7 | 14 | 34 | 195:248 | 68 |
| 16 | Vancouver Canucks | 73 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 44 | 187:277 | 50 |
Eastern Conference
| Pl | W | WO | LO | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Carolina Hurricanes | 74 | 34 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 263:218 | 100 |
| 2 | Buffalo Sabres | 75 | 38 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 263:221 | 100 |
| 3 | Tampa Bay Lightning | 74 | 37 | 9 | 6 | 22 | 268:207 | 98 |
| 4 | Montreal Canadiens | 74 | 31 | 12 | 10 | 21 | 262:234 | 96 |
| 5 | Boston Bruins | 75 | 31 | 12 | 8 | 24 | 256:233 | 94 |
| 6 | Pittsburgh Penguins | 75 | 31 | 7 | 16 | 21 | 263:238 | 92 |
| 7 | New York Islanders | 76 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 29 | 222:221 | 89 |
| 8 | Columbus Blue Jackets | 75 | 27 | 11 | 12 | 25 | 239:231 | 88 |
| 9 | Detroit Red Wings | 74 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 27 | 216:223 | 86 |
| 10 | Ottawa Senators | 74 | 32 | 6 | 10 | 26 | 247:230 | 86 |
| 11 | Philadelphia Flyers | 74 | 23 | 14 | 12 | 25 | 220:225 | 86 |
| 12 | Washington Capitals | 75 | 32 | 6 | 9 | 28 | 238:223 | 85 |
| 13 | New Jersey Devils | 74 | 26 | 12 | 2 | 34 | 205:227 | 78 |
| 14 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 75 | 23 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 235:264 | 77 |
| 15 | Florida Panthers | 74 | 28 | 8 | 3 | 35 | 222:247 | 75 |
| 16 | New York Rangers | 75 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 35 | 215:233 | 71 |
NHL Outrights
1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.93%)
2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.95%)
3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.4%)
4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.61%)
5. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.44%)
6. Vegas Golden Knights: 15.5 (5.4%)
7. Buffalo Sabres: 16.5 (5.07%)
8. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.07%)
9. Ottawa Senators: 26 (3.22%)
10. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.58%)
11. Utah Mammoth: 32.5 (2.58%)
12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 38.5 (2.17%)
13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.04%)
14. Columbus Blue Jackets: 53.5 (1.57%)
15. New York Islanders: 61 (1.37%)
16. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.37%)
17. Detroit Red Wings: 101 (0.83%)
18. Los Angeles Kings: 101 (0.83%)
19. Philadelphia Flyers: 226 (0.37%)
20. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)
21. Washington Capitals: 451 (0.19%)
22. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.17%)
23. Winnipeg Jets: 551 (0.15%)
24. San Jose Sharks: 551 (0.15%)
25. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.1%)
26. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)
27. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)
28. Chicago Blackhawks: 2501 (0.03%)
29. Florida Panthers: 3001 (0.03%)
30. Toronto Maple Leafs: 3001 (0.03%)
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