Montreal vs Colorado Prediction 15 November 2026
📡 Montreal returned from Boston with a win and extended their point streak. The Canadiens now host Colorado, who can also play fast-paced attacking hockey but received worrying roster news ahead of their trip to Quebec. Can the hosts keep their good run going?
Rivals trade heavy defeats in Montreal
📊 The most recent head-to-head game took place in Montreal in January: the Canadiens won 7:3, scoring three times in the first period. Two months earlier, Colorado had won just as convincingly at home, 7:2.
These results show the attacking potential of both teams. But expecting another one-sided game based solely on those previous meetings would be too bold: both teams’ rosters and form have changed since then.
Head-to-head statistics Montreal - Colorado
The Canadiens seized the initiative in Boston
Montreal arrived in Boston to take on a team riding a long home winning streak and quickly silenced the crowd. The Canadiens scored twice in the first period, then stretched their lead to five goals. The result was a 5-2 win and an extension of their point streak to 12 games.
Kirby Dach opened the scoring, while Josh Anderson not only scored but also helped Jake Evans break towards the net with Montreal leading 2-0. Montreal's threat does not come solely from their top unit: several lines contributed to the win against the Bruins.
Jakob Fowler has been reliable in goal. In Boston, he made 30 saves, including several early in the second period as the hosts tried to get back into the game.
Match Results: Montreal Canadiens
Avalanche await news on key players
Colorado Avalanche began their Canadian road trip with a 6:3 win in Toronto, then lost 3:4 to Ottawa in overtime. In their most recent game, the Avalanche came back from 0:2 down and managed to force overtime, but lost two of their most important players during the game.
Even with events going against them, the visitors still have attacking options. Martin Necas and Artturi Lehkonen can help sustain pressure on goal, while Colorado's squad depth helped them get back into the game against Ottawa. But the possible absence of their leaders could noticeably change their usual power-play setup and the way they organise attacks.
Match Results: Colorado Avalanche
Latest news
Montreal Canadiens
Forward Ivan Demidov and goaltender Samuel Montembeault were previously out of the lineup with lower-body injuries. Their availability for the game against Colorado should be checked closer to the game.
Fowler played well against Boston, while Jakub Dobeš remains another option in goal. The starting goaltender for this game has not yet been confirmed.
Colorado Avalanche
Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar sustained lower-body injuries against Ottawa and did not finish the game. The coaching staff have not confirmed whether they will play against Montreal.
Scott Wedgewood was in goal in Ottawa; Mackenzie Blackwood is another option for Colorado. It is not yet known who will start.
Prediction for the 1st period
Montreal have started their recent games well: the Canadiens have not lost the first period in any of their previous five games. Against Boston and Toronto, they went into the first intermission leading 2-0.
Colorado, by contrast, trailed Ottawa 0-2 after the first period. Given Montreal’s home advantage and the uncertainty surrounding the visitors’ key players, we will consider Montreal to avoid defeat in the first period at odds of 1.45.
Match Result Prediction
Colorado can punish mistakes even when dealing with roster issues, as their comeback against Ottawa showed. However, MacKinnon and Makar remain doubtful, while Montreal come into the game on a 12-game point streak.
The Canadiens know how to seize the initiative quickly and get contributions from different lines. Consider Montreal not to lose in regulation.
Total Goals Prediction
In four of Montreal’s last five games, the teams combined for at least two goals in the third period. The exception was their most recent game against Boston, when the Canadiens had already built a commanding lead by that point.
Colorado also stepped up after the second intermission in Ottawa, scoring twice to tie the game. We’ll consider Over 1.5 Goals in the Third Period at odds of 1.40.
Safer Bet
Montreal have not lost the second period in four of their last five games. Against Boston, the Canadiens won that period 3-1, having first weathered the home side’s early pressure.
Colorado have also avoided losing the second period in four of their previous five games. The visitors’ record means this is not an easy pick, but home advantage and the Avalanche’s possible absences lead us to back Montreal not to lose the second period at odds of 1.48.
⭐️ Editor's Pick
Montreal are in good form and have just beaten one of the league’s strongest home teams. Fowler helps them through difficult stretches, while different lines are capable of contributing in attack.
Colorado remain dangerous opponents, but uncertainty over MacKinnon’s and Makar’s fitness ahead of their road game works against the visitors. We expect a close game and pick Montreal not to lose in regulation.
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