The Montreal Canadiens (24-22-5) travel to face off against the Anaheim Ducks (21-24-6) on Sunday, February 2nd. This game will be played at Honda Center in Anaheim and televised on ESPN+. Both the Canadiens and Ducks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 4:00 ET.
Canadiens vs Ducks
The Montreal Canadiens Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Montreal’s latest game was a 3-1 road loss to the Penguins, moving their record to 24-22-5. The Canadiens were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, with the combined score of 4 falling short of that mark.
The Penguins scored the first two goals before Christian Dvorak got Montreal on the board at 5:32 in the third period. Pittsburgh sealed the game with an empty-net goal at 19:15.
The Anaheim Ducks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Anaheim’s 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks dropped their record to 21-24-6. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.
Defensively, the Ducks struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. They didn’t get on the board until the third period, when Brock McGinn scored at 9:44. Mason McTavish added another goal with just 4 seconds left in the game.
Montreal Offense Breakdown
Montreal’s offense struggled in their 3-1 loss to Pittsburgh, with Christian Dvorak scoring his first goal of the season at 14:28 in the third period. The Canadiens took 26 shots on goal but were held scoreless until Dvorak’s late tally.
Juraj Slafkovsky picked up his 7th assist, while Emil Heineman added his first of the season. Montreal had 20 giveaways in the game.
Ducks Offense Breakdown
Anaheim fired 39 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Chicago but only found the net twice. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added his second as well, with McTavish’s goal coming on a power play.
The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. They had 16 offensive giveaways and finished with three assists, including Troy Terry’s fifth of the season and Ryan Strome’s fourth.
Montreal Team Defense
Montreal’s defense allowed the first two goals, one coming at 15:57 in the first period and another at 18:40 in the second. The Canadiens closed the gap to 2-1 in the third, but they conceded an empty-netter with 45 seconds left, leading to a 3-1 loss. Goalie Sam Montembeault made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense recorded 4 takeaways and 28 hits.
Anaheim Team Defense
Anaheim’s defense struggled early, allowing the first three goals—two of which were on the power play. The Ducks also gave up a late goal at 17:43 in the third period. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%.
Canadiens vs Ducks Trends
- Across their ten previous road games, Montreal has an puck line mark of 8-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 7-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last five home games, Anaheim has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 4-1 vs. the spread.
- As the betting underdog, the Ducks have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 2-1.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Canadiens have a straight up record of 7-3 and an puck line mark of 3-7.
Canadiens vs Ducks Prediction
When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Ducks to come out with a win against the Canadiens while playing at home. Considering the moneyline odds at +106, I’m placing my bet on the Ducks to win outright.
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Ducks winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Ducks straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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Last updated:February 2, 2025 Canadiens, Ducks