Boston vs Montreal Prediction 13 November 2026
🔊 The old rivalry between Boston and Montreal has a fresh reason to intensify. The teams are now fighting not only to win this fierce rivalry game but also for the lead in the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference. The Bruins have won four straight games and rarely drop points at TD Garden. The Canadiens have plenty to offer in response, though: Martin St. Louis’s team have picked up points in 11 consecutive games. The rivals split their wins evenly last season, so their head-to-head record offers no clear favourite. Who will end the other team’s successful run?
The wins were split evenly
📊 The teams met four times in last season’s regular season, with two wins apiece. Both managed to win at home and on the road. Three games were decided by just one goal, while the only exception was particularly painful for Boston Bruins. In December, Montreal Canadiens routed them on their own ice (6-2), scoring five unanswered goals, four of them in the third period. Montreal Canadiens also outscored Boston Bruins overall, 14-11.
Head-to-head statistics Boston - Montreal
Almost flawless at home
Boston have lost just once in nine home games. Marco Sturm’s team have won four straight, and their goal difference has reached +27. David Pastrnak has already recorded 24 points, while Morgan Geekie has scored in four consecutive games. Elias Lindholm and Pavel Zacha contribute in attack, while Tanner Jeannot and Nikita Zadorov are keen to play a physical game. Against Florida, though, Jeremy Swayman was the main hero.
The goaltender made 40 saves, setting a personal best for this season. The Bruins made his job easier with a fast start, however. Lindholm opened the scoring in the fifth minute, Michael Eyssimont scored soon after, and Geekie converted a five-on-three power play before the intermission. Florida replied with one goal, but Jiří Peterka made it 4-1 early in the third period. Pastrnak and Zacha recorded two assists each. Remarkably, despite such a convincing result, Boston allowed their opponents 41 shots on goal.
Match Results: Boston Bruins
Points in eleven matches
Montreal have lost in regulation just three times in 18 games and have won six of their eight road games. The Canadiens’ main strength is their fast-paced attack. Cole Caufield has scored 11 goals, while defenceman Lane Hutson has recorded 18 points, including 15 assists. Nick Suzuki is also regularly involved in scoring plays. Their power play has been a weakness so far, though, converting at just 10.3%. There is also team news. Mike Matheson has returned to practice after an injury, but his participation in the derby has yet to be confirmed. Samuel Montembeault has stayed in Montreal, and Jacob Fowler will start in goal.
The Canadiens’ most recent game against Minnesota nearly ended their point streak. Montreal fell behind after Bobby Brink scored early in the third period and struggled to equalise. Suzuki rescued them, tying the game with 1:38 left before the final horn after assists from Caufield and Hutson. But the closing stages brought a setback: Caufield took a penalty, and Kirill Kaprizov gave Minnesota the win just 18 seconds into overtime (2-1). Fowler stopped 22 shots, while Montreal extended their point streak to eleven games.
Match Results: Montreal Canadiens
First-Period Prediction
At least two goals were scored in the first period in 7 of Boston's last 8 home games against Montreal. Montreal have scored in the first period in 6 of their last 7 away games, while Boston have done so in 7 of their last 8 home games against this opponent. We pick Over 1.5 Goals in the First Period at odds of 1.7.
Reliable Bet
Over 4.5 total goals has landed in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head games. In addition, the teams have scored over 6.5 goals in each of their last six head-to-head games at Boston’s home rink. We’re backing Over 4.5 Total Goals at odds of 1.3.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
Montreal have a strong argument against a high-scoring game: they have allowed an average of just 1.2 goals in their last ten away games. But Boston score 4.33 goals per game at TD Garden, while the Canadiens average 3.86 goals on the road. Both teams can create chances, and their head-to-head history in Boston also points towards goals. The teams have scored over 6.5 goals in each of the Bruins’ last six home games against the Canadiens. Given those figures, we’re picking Over 5.5 Goals.
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Betting Tips: Boston Bruins - Montreal Canadiens
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