Dallas vs Montreal Prediction 30 October 2026
🔊 Five straight wins, then a blowout loss on home ice. Dallas Stars suffered a surprising setback against New Jersey, with the defeat so disappointing that their coach called it the worst game of the season. Montreal Canadiens, meanwhile, are on a roll-three consecutive victories despite missing several key players. The Canadiens are steadily closing the gap on the Eastern Conference leaders, but now face an opponent determined to bounce back after their recent stumble.
Only the visiting teams have come out on top.
📊 Last season, these teams traded away wins. Dallas Stars thrashed Montreal Canadiens 7-0 on the road, with Jason Robertson racking up three points and Casey DeSmith stopping all 23 shots he faced. In the return fixture in Texas, the Canadiens got their revenge with a 4-3 overtime victory. Lane Hutson netted the game-winner in OT, while Wyatt Johnston scored twice to help the Stars force the extra period.
Head-to-head statistics Dallas - Montreal
Five wins wiped out in a single night
After 12 games, the Dallas Stars have racked up seven wins and 15 points. Glen Gulutzan’s side put together an impressive five-game winning streak, taking down the likes of Colorado and Boston along the way. Jake Oettinger has been a key factor in their success-posting a save percentage close to 93%, allowing just 1.4 goals per game on average, and already recording three shutouts. However, their most recent outing served as a reminder that even the Stars can have nights where nothing goes their way.
New Jersey seized control from the opening faceoff and handed the hosts a heavy defeat (5-1). Dallas were outshot 27-18, and trailed 60-38 in total shot attempts. Not even an edge in the faceoff circle (28-24) could help them. Justin Grikovyan scored the lone goal for Dallas, finding the net for the second game running. After the final buzzer, Gulutzan called it the team’s worst performance of the season, while captain Jamie Benn admitted they struggled to win puck battles all night. Now, the Stars will be eager to prove that this was nothing more than a one-off setback.
Match Results: Dallas Stars
Wins even without their key players
Montreal Canadiens have now won three straight games, drawing closer to the top three in the Eastern Conference. What’s particularly impressive is that Martin St. Louis’ side are managing this run despite injuries to Nick Suzuki and Ivan Demidov. Samuel Montembeault is also sidelined, but Jacob Fowler has stepped up in a big way: the goaltender has won six consecutive starts and has allowed no more than one goal in each of his last three appearances.
In St. Louis, the Canadiens had to withstand serious pressure. The opposition fired 46 shots on target, including 24 in the third period alone, but Fowler stood tall and didn’t concede. Montreal capitalized on their chances-Zachary Bolduc opened the scoring in the second period, and Florian Xhekaj netted his first NHL goal. The 2-0 victory marked Fowler’s second shutout of the season, and he set a club record for most saves in a shutout by a rookie goaltender.
Match Results: Montreal Canadiens
First Period Prediction
In 11 of Montreal Canadiens' last 12 road games, the opening period has seen over 1.5 goals scored. However, Dallas Stars have averaged just 0.5 goals in the first period across their last ten outings, so their scoring form doesn't particularly strengthen this prediction. Still, the smart play here is over 1.5 goals in the first period at odds of 1.81.
Match Outcome Prediction
Montreal Canadiens have avoided defeat in regulation in 7 of their last 8 games. This trend supports a double chance bet, but it doesn't necessarily mean the visitors will claim a win. We're backing Montreal Canadiens to avoid defeat in regulation (X2) at odds of 1.79.
Risky Bet
In 8 of Montreal Canadiens’ last 9 games, the opening period has ended in a draw. This doesn’t rule out goals in the first frame, but it does require both teams to be level after 20 minutes. We’re backing a first period draw at odds of 2.44.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across different bookmakers.
Safe Bet
In 11 of Montreal Canadiens’ last 12 road games, at least two goals have been scored in the opening period. For the first period total over 0.5 goals bet, just one goal is enough. This line is available at odds of 1.18.
⭐️ Editor’s Prediction
Montreal Canadiens are riding a three-game winning streak, even though the absence of several key players has made things tougher for them. Over their last five outings, the Canadiens have averaged 2.8 goals per game. Dallas Stars, meanwhile, saw their own five-game run snapped in surprising fashion by New Jersey, conceding five goals in that loss. Of course, one bad night doesn’t mean the Stars’ defense is suddenly in trouble. But Montreal have already shown they can find ways to score, even in challenging matchups. I’m backing the visitors to hit the three-goal mark here. My pick: Montreal Canadiens over 2.5 goals (individual total).
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