Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens predictions, Sep 29, 2026

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As the Toronto Maple Leafs prepare to host the Montreal Canadiens on September 29, 2026, both teams bring contrasting recent performances into this highly anticipated matchup.

The Maple Leafs have struggled, failing to secure a victory in their last two outings. This slump may reflect potential issues in defense and scoring consistency that they must address quickly. In contrast, the Canadiens come into this game riding a three-match winning streak, showcasing a robust offensive strategy and solid defensive play. Montreal’s ability to maintain puck possession and create scoring opportunities has been evident in their recent form, suggesting confidence and momentum ahead of the encounter.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.38 for the Maple Leafs and 2.48 for the Canadiens, indicating a closely contested game anticipated by analysts. Toronto must focus on tightening defense and enhancing their offensive efficiency to break their losing streak, while Montreal will aim to capitalize on their current form and maintain their winning ways.

This matchup promises to be intense, with both teams seeking critical points early in the season. However, the outcome remains uncertain, and fans can expect a dynamic clash on the ice.

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Toronto 39.3%

Draw 22.8%

Montreal 37.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Montreal Canadiens: 3.97% Toronto Maple Leafs: 2.42%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.35	4.20	2.40
	2.43	3.95	2.60
	2.49	4.26	2.54
	2.39	4.18	2.49
	2.36	4.10	2.43

Latest Results

19.09.26 Montreal Canadiens – Toronto Maple Leafs – 4:3 AET 19.09.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Montreal Canadiens – 1:4 15.04.26 Ottawa Senators – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:1 13.04.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Dallas Stars – 5:6 11.04.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Florida Panthers – 2:6

21.09.26 Montreal Canadiens – Ottawa Senators – 3:2 AET 19.09.26 Montreal Canadiens – Toronto Maple Leafs – 4:3 AET 19.09.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Montreal Canadiens – 1:4 29.05.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Montreal Canadiens – 6:1 27.05.26 Montreal Canadiens – Carolina Hurricanes – 0:4

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Toronto won 0.

Toronto could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.

In this match, both teams have fairly balanced chances of victory.

Our forecast points to a victory for Montreal in today’s match, at odds of 2.49.

In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Toronto has recorded 12 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses, with a goal aggregate of 60:49 (averaging 3:2.5 goals per game).

Specifically in home fixtures for Toronto against this opponent, the record stands at 5 wins, 0 draws, and 4 losses, with 26:24 goals (averaging 2.9:2.7 per game).

Latest Head To Head

19.09.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Montreal Canadiens – 1:4 19.09.26 Montreal Canadiens – Toronto Maple Leafs – 4:3 AET 10.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – Toronto Maple Leafs – 3:1 06.12.25 Toronto Maple Leafs – Montreal Canadiens – 1:2 penalties 22.11.25 Montreal Canadiens – Toronto Maple Leafs – 5:2

Standings

Pre-season

Atlantic Division

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Montreal Canadiens	3	1	2	0	0	11:6	6
2	Boston Bruins	2	1	1	0	0	8:3	4
3	Florida Panthers	2	1	0	1	0	8:6	3
4	Detroit Red Wings	2	1	0	1	0	7:5	3
5	Tampa Bay Lightning	2	1	0	1	0	4:4	3
6	Buffalo Sabres	2	1	0	0	1	6:5	2
7	Ottawa Senators	1	0	0	1	0	2:3	1
8	Toronto Maple Leafs	2	0	0	1	1	4:8	1

Central Division

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Dallas Stars	2	2	0	0	0	4:2	4
2	Chicago Blackhawks	2	0	1	1	0	6:6	3
3	Minnesota Wild	2	0	1	1	0	6:6	3
4	Winnipeg Jets	3	1	0	1	1	6:8	3
5	Colorado Avalanche	2	1	0	0	1	5:4	2
6	Nashville Predators	2	0	1	0	1	4:4	2
7	Utah Mammoth	2	1	0	0	1	7:7	2
8	St. Louis Blues	2	0	0	0	2	2:4	0

Pacific Division

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Seattle Kraken	2	2	0	0	0	8:4	4
2	Edmonton Oilers	2	1	1	0	0	7:3	4
3	Vegas Golden Knights	2	1	1	0	0	6:3	4
4	Anaheim Ducks	1	1	0	0	0	6:2	2
5	Calgary Flames	2	1	0	0	1	5:5	2
6	San Jose Sharks	2	0	0	1	1	3:8	1
7	Vancouver Canucks	2	0	0	0	2	3:7	0
8	Los Angeles Kings	2	0	0	0	2	5:10	0

Metropolitan Division

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	New Jersey Devils	2	2	0	0	0	5:3	4
2	Washington Capitals	2	1	0	1	0	7:5	3
3	Pittsburgh Penguins	2	1	0	0	1	8:8	2
4	New York Islanders	2	1	0	0	1	5:5	2
5	Carolina Hurricanes	2	0	1	0	1	6:8	2
6	Columbus Blue Jackets	2	0	1	0	1	2:5	2
7	New York Rangers	2	0	0	0	2	5:7	0
8	Philadelphia Flyers	2	0	0	0	2	3:10	0

NHL Outrights

1. Florida Panthers: 7.38 (10.49%)

2. Colorado Avalanche: 7.88 (9.82%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.5 (9.1%)

4. Edmonton Oilers: 9.75 (7.94%)

5. Vegas Golden Knights: 10.5 (7.37%)

6. Tampa Bay Lightning: 12.5 (6.19%)

7. Minnesota Wild: 14 (5.53%)

8. Washington Capitals: 16 (4.84%)

9. Dallas Stars: 16.5 (4.69%)

10. Montreal Canadiens: 19.5 (3.97%)

11. New Jersey Devils: 28.5 (2.72%)

12. Utah Mammoth: 29.5 (2.62%)

13. Los Angeles Kings: 30.5 (2.54%)

14. Anaheim Ducks: 30.5 (2.54%)

15. Toronto Maple Leafs: 32 (2.42%)

16. Buffalo Sabres: 32 (2.42%)

17. Ottawa Senators: 34.5 (2.24%)

18. San Jose Sharks: 35.5 (2.18%)

19. Philadelphia Flyers: 48 (1.61%)

20. Columbus Blue Jackets: 55.5 (1.39%)

21. Pittsburgh Penguins: 68 (1.14%)

22. New York Rangers: 75.5 (1.03%)

23. Boston Bruins: 90.5 (0.86%)

24. Detroit Red Wings: 100.5 (0.77%)

25. Winnipeg Jets: 113 (0.68%)

26. New York Islanders: 113 (0.68%)

27. St. Louis Blues: 138 (0.56%)

28. Nashville Predators: 138 (0.56%)

29. Chicago Blackhawks: 200.5 (0.39%)

30. Seattle Kraken: 250.5 (0.31%)

31. Calgary Flames: 375.5 (0.21%)

32. Vancouver Canucks: 375.5 (0.21%)

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