# NHL

Islanders vs Canadiens prediction

New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens, Saturday 20 February, 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre. Our line gives the Canadiens a 60% chance.

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NHLSeries starts 2/20
Islanders7-5-2
vs
Canadiens9-3-3

Bell Centre, MontrealTV: MSGSN

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Record
0-0
Rank
Tiro

5 more wins to Gladiator

Season leaders

Islanders

  • GoalsBo Horvat7
  • AssistsMatthew Schaefer10
  • PointsBo Horvat14

Canadiens

  • GoalsCole Caufield8
  • AssistsLane Hutson10
  • PointsLane Hutson13

Season averages

NYIStatMTL
2.71Goals Against Average3.00
26.2Shots Against per Game27.6
86.0Penalty Kill Percentage81.8
7Power Play Goals Against10
0Short Handed Goals Against0
2.79Goals For per Game3.29
25.5Shots per Game27.5
7Power Play Goals4
15.9Power Play Percentage9.5
2Short Handed Goals1

Last five games

Islanders

  • Lvs LA3-2 OT
  • Lat DAL6-3
  • Wat NSH4-3 SO
  • Wat MIN4-3 OT
  • Lvs EDM4-0

Canadiens

  • Wat CHI4-1
  • Wat WPG2-1
  • Wat STL2-0
  • Wat DAL5-2
  • Wvs PIT5-4

Injury report

Islanders

  • Ryan PulockOut
  • Matias MaccelliInjured Reserve
  • Calum RitchieInjured Reserve
  • Alexander RomanovInjured Reserve
  • Mathew BarzalInjured Reserve

Canadiens

  • Kirby DachOut
  • Mike MathesonOut
  • Sam MontembeaultInjured Reserve
  • Nick SuzukiOut
  • Ivan DemidovInjured Reserve

Game info

Venue
Bell Centre, Montreal, Canada
TV
MSGSN
Season series
Series starts 2/20

Canadiens and Islanders this season

  1. Sat 20 FebIslanders at CanadiensSat 7:00 PM ET
  2. Tue 9 MarCanadiens at IslandersTue 7:00 PM ET
  3. Sun 4 AprCanadiens at IslandersSun 7:30 PM ET

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Questions

What time is Islanders vs Canadiens?

7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time) on Saturday 20 February 2027. This page shows the start time in your own time zone too.

What channel is Islanders vs Canadiens on?

ESPN lists MSGSN for this game. What you can watch depends on where you live.

Who is favoured in Islanders vs Canadiens?

Our line, made from both teams' records this season with a small edge for the home team, gives the Montreal Canadiens a 60% chance, so a call on them pays x1.67. It does not know about injuries or rest.

Where is Islanders vs Canadiens played?

At Bell Centre in Montreal, Canada, the home of the Montreal Canadiens.

How many times do the Canadiens and Islanders play this season?

This season's schedule has 3 games between them.

When do the Canadiens and Islanders play next?

Tuesday 9 March 2027 at 7:00 PM ET (US Eastern time), the Canadiens at the Islanders.

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