With two goals in his first three games, Patrik Laine has made an immediate impact on the Montreal Canadiens as they prepare to host the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night.
The Habs are looking to bounce back from a 4-2 loss against Washington at the Bell Centre on Saturday before hosting the Penguins on Thursday. Anaheim just made a big splash on the trade market as they look to end a two-game skid in the first leg of a four-game road trip.
The Canadiens are -145 favourites to win on the NHL odds, with the total set at 6.0.
Ducks vs. Canadiens NHL Betting Odds
Montreal swept the season series last year, outscoring Anaheim 9-3 across the two games. Neither team looks like they’ll push for a playoff spot this year, as they both sit last in their respective divisions with 23 points each.
The Canadiens and Ducks each have 10 wins on the season, but it’s Anaheim that has been the better cover option at 17-8 against the spread, while Montreal is 14-13 ATS.
As a Western Conference team, it makes since that the Ducks have historically struggled with the long trip to the Bell Centre, dropping six of their last eight games in Montreal. Keep in mind, however, the Canadiens have lost four of five home games against Pacific Division opponents this season.
Anaheim Ducks
As mentioned, the Ducks made a major trade a few days ago, acquiring former New York Rangers captain Jacob Trouba in exchange for defenceman Urho Vaakanainen and a 2025 fourth-round draft pick. With six assists on the year, Trouba isn’t going to turn Anaheim’s 30th-ranked offence around, but the hard-hitting blue liner is known for his physically tough playing style and he should provide some needed veteran leadership on a young roster.
Lukas Dostal is expected to start in net on Monday. Dostal has solid numbers this season, posting a 6-7-2 record with a 2.73 goals-against average and .921 save percentage, but his play has dipped significantly in the last month. The 24-year-old has five losses in seven outings since the start of November and he’s allowed at least three goals in six of those games.
Montreal Canadiens
The Habs had a 2-0 lead heading into the second period on Saturday, but they were outshot 26-14 over the final two frames while giving up four unanswered goals for their seventh blown lead of the season. Cole Caufield and Alex Newhook had the goals, while Samuel Montembeault made 31 saves. After scoring in each of his first two games, Patrik Laine was held pointless for the first time as a member of the Canadiens.
Montembeault will start for Montreal on Monday. Recently named to Canada’s roster for the upcoming 4 Nations Face-off, Montembeault has been spectacular over his last four games, going 2-1-0 with a 1.67 GAA and .947 SV. For the season, he is 8-11-2 with a 2.89 GAA and .905 SV. Those are great numbers considering the Habs are only providing 2.78 goals per game in offensive support (23rd in the NHL).
NHL Prediction: Who Will Win Ducks vs. Canadiens?
Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
| time | fav | line | total |
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| Opening 8 Dec 5:03pm | - | - | O +6 -105 |
| Closing 10 Dec 3:06am | - | - | U +5.5 -750 |
- Regular Season
Ducks Team Leaders
| Points |
34 |
| + / - |
4 |
| Shots |
138 |
| Penalty Mins |
61 |
| Wins |
11 |
| GAA |
2.88 |
| Points |
45 |
| + / - |
8 |
| Shots |
130 |
| Penalty Mins |
67 |
| Wins |
16 |
| GAA |
0.98 |
- Regular Season
Canadiens Team Leaders
| Points |
34 |
| + / - |
4 |
| Shots |
138 |
| Penalty Mins |
61 |
| Wins |
11 |
| GAA |
2.88 |
| Points |
45 |
| + / - |
8 |
| Shots |
130 |
| Penalty Mins |
67 |
| Wins |
16 |
| GAA |
0.98 |
Injuries
Troy Terry (RW)
John Gibson (G)
Brock McGinn (LW)
Trevor Zegras (C)
Leo Carlsson (C)
Brock McGinn (LW)
Urho Vaakanainen (D)
Robby Fabbri (C)
Mason McTavish (C)
Cam Fowler (D)
Emil Heineman (LW)
Alex Newhook (C)
David Savard (D)
David Savard (D)
Alexandre Carrier (D)
Kaiden Guhle (D)
Mike Matheson (D)
David Savard (D)
Juraj Slafkovsky (LW)
Josh Anderson (RW)
Injuries
| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
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| Troy Terry (RW) | Out indefinitely | Personal - 07 / 01 / 25 | 4-3 | 2-4-1 | + - |
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Terry is away from the team tending to a personal matter and it is unclear when he will rejoin the lineup. |
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| John Gibson (G) | Ques Tues | Upper Body - 24 / 12 / 24 | 9-5 | 5-8-1 | + - |
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Gibson is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Devils on Tuesday. |
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| Brock McGinn (LW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 24 / 12 / 24 | 9-5 | 5-8-1 | + - |
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McGinn has landed on the injury reserve list managing a lower body injury, and it is unknown when he will return to action. |
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| Trevor Zegras (C) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 05 / 12 / 24 | 14-9 | 8-13-2 | + - |
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Zegras has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he will remain out of the lineup for at least six weeks. |
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| Leo Carlsson (C) | Ques Wed | Upper Body - 26 / 11 / 24 | 18-9 | 9-16-2 | + - |
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Carlsson missed the last three games hampered by upper body injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Golden knights on Wednesday. |
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| Brock McGinn (LW) | Out indefinitely | Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 24 | 21-9 | 10-18-2 | + - |
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McGinn is placed on the injured reserve list with a lower body injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| Urho Vaakanainen (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 15 / 11 / 24 | 22-9 | 10-19-2 | + - |
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Vaakanainen is placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Robby Fabbri (C) | Out indefinitely | Knee - 12 / 11 / 24 | 23-9 | 10-20-2 | + - |
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Fabbri is placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time. |
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| Mason McTavish (C) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 09 / 11 / 24 | 23-11 | 11-20-3 | + - |
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McTavish is placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return. |
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| Cam Fowler (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 08 / 11 / 24 | 23-11 | 11-20-3 | + - |
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Fowler is placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| player (position) | status | ats*current | o/u* | notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emil Heineman (LW) | Mid Feb | Upper Body - 14 / 01 / 25 | 4-0 | 1-3 | + - |
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Heineman suffered an upper-body injury after being involved in a traffic accident, and he is expected to miss the next three-to-four weeks. |
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| Alex Newhook (C) | Ques Tues | Flu - 13 / 01 / 25 | 4-0 | 1-3 | + - |
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Newhook is dealing with a flu, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Hockey Club on Tuesday. |
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| David Savard (D) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 03 / 01 / 25 | 7-1 | 2-5-1 | + - |
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Savard is dealing with an upper body, and it is unclear if he will face the Stars on Saturday. |
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| David Savard (D) | Ques Sat | Upper Body - 12 / 12 / 24 | 13-4 | 7-7-3 | + - |
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Savard is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Jets on Saturday. |
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| Alexandre Carrier (D) | Out indefinitely | Upper Body - 08 / 12 / 24 | 13-5 | 7-7-4 | + - |
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Carrier has been placed on injured reserve due to a upper body injury, and he will miss an extended period. |
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| Kaiden Guhle (D) | Ques Sat | Illness - 05 / 12 / 24 | 15-5 | 7-9-4 | + - |
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Guhle sat out the game due to illness, and it is unclear if he will play against the Capitals on Saturday. |
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| Mike Matheson (D) | Ques Sat | Lower Body - 26 / 11 / 24 | 18-7 | 11-10-4 | + - |
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Matheson missed the last game managing a lower body injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Rangers on Saturday. |
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| David Savard (D) | Out Sun | Upper Body - 17 / 11 / 24 | 20-7 | 11-12-4 | + - |
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Savard is battling with a upper body injury, and he is not expected to play against Columbus on Sunday. |
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| Juraj Slafkovsky (LW) | Ques Tues | Head - 03 / 11 / 24 | 22-11 | 13-16-4 | + - |
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Slafkovsky left the game due to head injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Flames on Tuesday. |
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| Josh Anderson (RW) | Ques Sun | Lower Body - 27 / 10 / 24 | 24-13 | 17-16-4 | + - |
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Anderson is battling a lower-body injury, and it is undetermined if he will take the court against the Flyers on Sunday. |
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Line History
Sports Interaction customers are placing their bets on:
time fav line total Opening 8 Dec 5:03pm - - O +6 -105 Closing 10 Dec 3:06am - - U +5.5 -750 -
- Regular Season
Ducks Team Leaders
Points 34
+ / - 4
Shots 138
Penalty Mins 61
Wins 11
GAA 2.88
Points 45
+ / - 8
Shots 130
Penalty Mins 67
Wins 16
GAA 0.98
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- Regular Season
Canadiens Team Leaders
Points 34
+ / - 4
Shots 138
Penalty Mins 61
Wins 11
GAA 2.88
Points 45
+ / - 8
Shots 130
Penalty Mins 67
Wins 16
GAA 0.98
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Injuries
Troy Terry (RW)
Out indefinitely Personal - 07 / 01 / 25John Gibson (G)
Ques Tues Upper Body - 24 / 12 / 24Brock McGinn (LW)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 24 / 12 / 24Trevor Zegras (C)
Out indefinitely Knee - 05 / 12 / 24Leo Carlsson (C)
Ques Wed Upper Body - 26 / 11 / 24Brock McGinn (LW)
Out indefinitely Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 24Urho Vaakanainen (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 15 / 11 / 24Robby Fabbri (C)
Out indefinitely Knee - 12 / 11 / 24Mason McTavish (C)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 09 / 11 / 24Cam Fowler (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 08 / 11 / 24Emil Heineman (LW)
Mid Feb Upper Body - 14 / 01 / 25Alex Newhook (C)
Ques Tues Flu - 13 / 01 / 25David Savard (D)
Ques Sat Upper Body - 03 / 01 / 25David Savard (D)
Ques Sat Upper Body - 12 / 12 / 24Alexandre Carrier (D)
Out indefinitely Upper Body - 08 / 12 / 24Kaiden Guhle (D)
Ques Sat Illness - 05 / 12 / 24Mike Matheson (D)
Ques Sat Lower Body - 26 / 11 / 24David Savard (D)
Out Sun Upper Body - 17 / 11 / 24Juraj Slafkovsky (LW)
Ques Tues Head - 03 / 11 / 24Josh Anderson (RW)
Ques Sun Lower Body - 27 / 10 / 24Injuries
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Troy Terry (RW) Out indefinitely Personal - 07 / 01 / 25 4-3 2-4-1 + - Terry is away from the team tending to a personal matter and it is unclear when he will rejoin the lineup.
John Gibson (G) Ques Tues Upper Body - 24 / 12 / 24 9-5 5-8-1 + - Gibson is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Devils on Tuesday.
Brock McGinn (LW) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 24 / 12 / 24 9-5 5-8-1 + - McGinn has landed on the injury reserve list managing a lower body injury, and it is unknown when he will return to action.
Trevor Zegras (C) Out indefinitely Knee - 05 / 12 / 24 14-9 8-13-2 + - Zegras has been placed on injured reserve with a knee injury, and he will remain out of the lineup for at least six weeks.
Leo Carlsson (C) Ques Wed Upper Body - 26 / 11 / 24 18-9 9-16-2 + - Carlsson missed the last three games hampered by upper body injury, and it is undetermined if he will face the Golden knights on Wednesday.
Brock McGinn (LW) Out indefinitely Lower Body - 19 / 11 / 24 21-9 10-18-2 + - McGinn is placed on the injured reserve list with a lower body injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Urho Vaakanainen (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 15 / 11 / 24 22-9 10-19-2 + - Vaakanainen is placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Robby Fabbri (C) Out indefinitely Knee - 12 / 11 / 24 23-9 10-20-2 + - Fabbri is placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury, and he will miss an undetermined length of time.
Mason McTavish (C) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 09 / 11 / 24 23-11 11-20-3 + - McTavish is placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and there is no timetable for return.
Cam Fowler (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 08 / 11 / 24 23-11 11-20-3 + - Fowler is placed on the injured reserve list with an upper body injury, and he will miss an extended period.
player (position) status ats*current o/u* notes Emil Heineman (LW) Mid Feb Upper Body - 14 / 01 / 25 4-0 1-3 + - Heineman suffered an upper-body injury after being involved in a traffic accident, and he is expected to miss the next three-to-four weeks.
Alex Newhook (C) Ques Tues Flu - 13 / 01 / 25 4-0 1-3 + - Newhook is dealing with a flu, and it is unclear if he will dress against the Hockey Club on Tuesday.
David Savard (D) Ques Sat Upper Body - 03 / 01 / 25 7-1 2-5-1 + - Savard is dealing with an upper body, and it is unclear if he will face the Stars on Saturday.
David Savard (D) Ques Sat Upper Body - 12 / 12 / 24 13-4 7-7-3 + - Savard is dealing with an upper body injury, and it is undetermined if he will dress against the Jets on Saturday.
Alexandre Carrier (D) Out indefinitely Upper Body - 08 / 12 / 24 13-5 7-7-4 + - Carrier has been placed on injured reserve due to a upper body injury, and he will miss an extended period.
Kaiden Guhle (D) Ques Sat Illness - 05 / 12 / 24 15-5 7-9-4 + - Guhle sat out the game due to illness, and it is unclear if he will play against the Capitals on Saturday.
Mike Matheson (D) Ques Sat Lower Body - 26 / 11 / 24 18-7 11-10-4 + - Matheson missed the last game managing a lower body injury, and it is up in the air if he will dress against the Rangers on Saturday.
David Savard (D) Out Sun Upper Body - 17 / 11 / 24 20-7 11-12-4 + - Savard is battling with a upper body injury, and he is not expected to play against Columbus on Sunday.
Juraj Slafkovsky (LW) Ques Tues Head - 03 / 11 / 24 22-11 13-16-4 + - Slafkovsky left the game due to head injury, and it is unknown if he will play against the Flames on Tuesday.
Josh Anderson (RW) Ques Sun Lower Body - 27 / 10 / 24 24-13 17-16-4 + - Anderson is battling a lower-body injury, and it is undetermined if he will take the court against the Flyers on Sunday.