In this NHL regular season preview between Islanders and Canadiens, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Islanders face the Canadiens in Montreal at 9-10-6.
- New York are currently 25th in assists this season..
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.
- The Canadiens face New York with a record of 8-13-3.
- Montreal is 11th in power play goals this season.
- The Canadiens are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Penguins.
Islanders vs Canadiens Preview
Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Islanders versus the Canadiens? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bell Centre in Montreal, QC. The Islanders are favored by -1.5 in a Eastern conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.
Islanders vs. Canadiens Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens
- Where: Montreal at Bell Centre
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds NYI -1.5, NYI -135 | MON +113 O/U 6
Islanders Preview: Will New York Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
The Islanders fell to 9-10-6 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, but the teams combined for 7. As underdogs on the puck line, the Islanders failed to cover.
New York’s defense struggled, allowing the Rangers to score first at 16:16 in the first period. The Islanders didn’t get on the board until the second period, when Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22, cutting the Rangers’ lead to 2-1.
In their 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders took 37 shots on goal, but only found the net twice. Casey Cizikas scored his first goal of the season, and Brock Nelson added his fifth, coming with just 8 seconds left in the second period.
The Islanders recorded 23 giveaways and failed to score on the power play. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the year on Cizikas' goal, while Simon Holmstrom, Kyle Palmieri, and Anders Lee also added assists.
The Islanders' defense gave up an early goal just 3:44 into the first period and another just 1:21 into the second, both of which put them in 2-0 holes. After closing the gap to 3-2, they allowed two more goals in the third period, including an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.
Canadiens Preview: Does Montreal Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?
Montreal fell to 8-13-3 with a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins. The Canadiens entered as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 4 goals fell short of that mark.
After falling behind 2-0, Montreal got on the board with a goal from Christian Dvorak in the third period. However, Pittsburgh sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:15 in the final period.
In their 3-1 loss to the Penguins, the Canadiens managed 26 shots on goal but only found the net once. Christian Dvorak scored his first goal of the season at the 14:28 mark in the third period, while Emil Heineman picked up his first assist and Juraj Slafkovsky added his seventh.
Montreal was held scoreless through the first two periods and recorded 20 offensive giveaways. The Canadiens were unable to convert on any power play opportunities.
Montreal's defense gave up the first two goals in their recent game against Pittsburgh, one at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens pulled within one in the third, but an empty-net goal by the Penguins sealed the game at 3-1. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense contributed 4 takeaways and 28 hits.
Islanders vs Canadiens Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- New York has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 4-1.
- Across their last three home contests, Montreal has a 2-1 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 1-2, while averaging 2 goals per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Canadiens have a straight up record of 1-4 and an puck line mark of 3-2.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, New York has an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
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