Montreal vs Utah Mammoth Prediction 6 November 2026
π Montreal were just minutes away from a sixth straight win but somehow let a four-goal lead slip and lost to Winnipeg in overtime. The Canadiens now play Utah, who also had a difficult finish recently, though they managed to beat Toronto. Both teams attack a lot, and Utahβs power play is of particular interest, operating with impressive efficiency. Montreal have won the last three meetings between the teams, though. Can they extend that run after such a painful loss?
At least four goals
π Last season, the Montreal Canadiens beat the Utah Mammoth twice, scoring at least four goals each time. The first game was a 6-2 rout of Utah, with Cole Caufield scoring twice. A few weeks later, the teams met in Salt Lake City, where it was a much closer game. Utah scored three goals, but the Canadiens won again, 4-3. Ivan Demidov scored the winner in the third period, and Nick Suzuki had three points (2+1). Montreal will now try to extend their winning streak to four games.
Head-to-head statistics Montreal - Utah Mammoth
Four goals were not enough
Montreal have won eight of their last 11 games, and their winning streak had reached five before the game against Winnipeg. Martin St. Louisβs team regularly find chances in attack, but the latest result will surely have prompted a rethink about their defence. The hosts allowed 47 shots on goal against the Jets, and even Jacob Fowlerβs 42 saves were not enough. The Canadiens have been fairly effective on the penalty kill, stopping 81.7% of opponentsβ opportunities. Still, the injury situation raises questions: Demidov, Matheson, Suzuki and Condotta are all listed as injured.
It started brilliantly for Montreal. Owen Beck and Josh Anderson scored in the first period, then Cole Caufield scored twice on the power play. By the 58th minute, the hosts led (4:0), but what followed was almost unbelievable. Winnipeg scored four goals in 2 minutes and 6 seconds, the last of them on the power play with 33 seconds left before the horn. Dylan Samberg completed the visitorsβ comeback in overtime (5:4 OT). The Canadiens took one point, but after a collapse like that late in the game, questions about their defence are inevitable.
Match Results: Montreal Canadiens
Power Play Delivers Wins
Utah have won four of their last eight games, with wins and losses alternating throughout that stretch. Notably, AndrΓ© Tourignyβs team have yet to lose two in a row through their first 16 games of the season. The Mammothβs main strengths are their active offense and power play. The visitors average 29.9 shots per game, and their power-play efficiency stands at 36.4%. Only Anaheim have a better rate. Mikhail Sergachev also deserves attention: he has recorded a point in eight straight games and has 19 points overall.
In Toronto, Utah again showed how dangerous they are on the power play. Dylan Guenther opened the scoring with the man advantage, Andrew Peeke then doubled the lead, and Nick Schmaltz scored the game-winning goal. His goal also came on the power play. The Mammoth converted two of three opportunities and did not allow their opponents to capitalize on any of their penalties. Clayton Keller had an assist on all three goals. Utah held on for a 3-2 win, with Sebastian Cossa stopping 27 of 29 shots.
Match Results: Utah Mammoth
First-Period Prediction
The Montreal Canadiens have not lost the first period in 15 straight games. They have scored in the opening period of each of their last five NHL home games. Our pick is Montreal Canadiens to avoid defeat in the first period at odds of 1.37.
Prediction on the Result
Montreal Canadiens have failed to win in regulation in 11 of their last 12 NHL home games - an argument for the visitorsβ double chance. At the same time, the hosts are unbeaten in regulation in eight straight games, so backing Utah Mammoth to win outright would be a bolder choice. We pick Utah Mammoth double chance (X2) at odds of 1.51.
Reliable Bet
Utah Mammoth have scored fewer than 4.5 goals in 13 of their last 14 NHL road games. Even with Montreal Canadiens allowing an average of 3.75 goals per home game this season, this line leaves room before the visitors reach five goals. Weβre taking Utah Mammoth team total under 4.5 goals at odds of 1.22.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between sportsbooks.
βοΈ Editor's Pick
Montreal are dangerous right now mainly because of their offense. Even in their loss to Winnipeg, they scored four goals, with Cole Caufield scoring twice on the power play. And it was no one-off: the Canadiens have scored more than 3.5 goals in each of their last three games. They have also scored at least four against Utah in each of their previous three meetings. The Mammoth, meanwhile, have allowed an average of 3.6 goals over their last five games. Against that backdrop, expecting at least three goals from the home team is reasonable. My pick - Montreal team total over 2.5 goals.
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