March 20, 2026 5:53 AM EST

NHL: New York Islanders vs. Montreal Canadiens 3/21/2026

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The New York Islanders are slight 51.7 percent favorites over the Montreal Canadiens. The Islanders are favored despite being projected for 28 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Canadiens. The Islanders goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.4% compared to the Canadiens goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 90%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Ilya Sorokin 25, Sam Montembeault 25 SHOTS: Bo Horvat 3.2, Cole Caufield 3.9 GOALS: Bo Horvat 0.6, Cole Caufield 0.53 PTS: Mathew Barzal has a 51% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Nick Suzuki has a 54% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: New York Islanders

New York IslandersRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road20-17, 54% 603Record at Home19-15, 56% -27New York Islanders
VS Montreal Canadiens1-0, 100% 121VS New York Islanders0-1, 0% -100New York Islanders
vs Team .500 or Better19-13, 59% 861vs Team .500 or Better16-17, 48% -90New York Islanders
Record As Road Underdog15-12, 56% 720Record As Home Favorite14-13, 52% -327New York Islanders
After 1 or More Days Off30-26, 54% -1276After 1 or More Days Off30-24, 56% -2716New York Islanders

PAST 30 DAYS

New York IslandersRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road5-2, 71% 276Record at Home3-3, 50% -105New York Islanders
VS Montreal Canadiens1-0, 100% 121VS New York Islanders0-1, 0% -100New York Islanders
vs Team .500 or Better3-1, 75% 214vs Team .500 or Better1-3, 25% -194New York Islanders
Record As Road Underdog2-1, 67% 134Record As Home Favorite3-3, 50% -105New York Islanders
After 1 or More Days Off5-2, 71% -208After 1 or More Days Off3-4, 43% -595New York Islanders

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

New York IslandersRECORDMontreal CanadiensRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD15-22, 41% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME25-8, 76% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS4-3, 57% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-1, 75% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON12-24, 33% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home27-26, 51% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road40-15, 73% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - New York Islanders Road Games: 20-17, 54% +262 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 18-16, 53% +164 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Islanders Road Games: 4-3, 57% -80 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-3, 50% +96

MONEY LINE - New York Islanders Road Games: 19-18, 51% -218 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 20-14, 59% 330 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Islanders Road Games: 5-2, 71% +262 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-3, 50% +10

OVER-UNDER RECORD - New York Islanders Road Games: 27-10, 73% + 1457 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 15-19, 44% -535 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - New York Islanders Road Games: 4-3, 57% + 64 Montreal Canadiens Home Games: 3-3, 50% -27

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