Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Betting Prediction
PublishedSeptember 23, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:September 23, 2025 ,

NHL Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens Prediction 9/22

On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Pittsburgh Penguins will visit the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre. This NHL Preseason game starts at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on NHLN. Fans will see how the Penguins, led by Coach Dan Muse, perform against the Canadiens on their home ice.

Penguins vs. Canadiens Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Pittsburgh Penguins 156. The Penguins are the underdogs, but they have shown strong recent performances. They had a solid win against the Capitals, scoring 5 goals. This makes them a good value pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 6.0 (-119). Both teams have had high-scoring games recently. The Penguins scored 5 goals in their last game, and the Canadiens had a 6-goal game against the Capitals. This suggests the total could go over.

Team Trends

  • The Pittsburgh Penguins have a conference record of 19-31 in the Eastern Conference.
  • In their recent game against the Washington Capitals, the Penguins scored 5 goals with 38 shots on goal.
  • The Penguins’ Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored a goal in their game against the New Jersey Devils.
  • The Montreal Canadiens scored 6 goals with 40 shots on goal in their game against the Washington Capitals on April 25, 2025.
  • Montreal’s Cole Caufield had 11 shots on goal and 1 goal in the game on April 25, 2025.

Penguins vs Canadiens Preview

On Monday, September 22, 2025, the Pittsburgh Penguins will play against the Montreal Canadiens. The game will take place at the Bell Centre. Fans can tune in at 7:00 PM on NHLN to catch the action. The Penguins, led by Coach Dan Muse, will look to make an impact in this preseason game. Meanwhile, the Canadiens aim to defend their home ice. Both teams will use this opportunity to fine-tune their skills before the regular season begins.

Montreal Canadiens: Key Players and Season Outlook

The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up for the new season. In the 2025 regular season, Nick Suzuki led the team with 89 points, scoring 30 goals and 59 assists. Cole Caufield also had a strong performance, contributing 37 goals and 33 assists for a total of 70 points. On defense, Mike Matheson and Alexandre Carrier were standout players. Matheson recorded 168 blocks, while Carrier had 169. Their defensive skills will be crucial as the team looks to improve. In goal, Sam Montembeault played 62 games, achieving 31 wins and 4 shutouts. He made 1,513 saves while allowing 166 goals against. His performance will be key for the Canadiens this season.

Pittsburgh Penguins: Skaters and Goalies to Watch

Sidney Crosby is a key player for the Pittsburgh Penguins. In the 2025 season, he played 80 games and scored 33 goals. He also had 58 assists, totaling 91 points. Rickard Rakell is another important player for the Penguins. He played 81 games and scored 35 goals. Rakell also had 35 assists, adding up to 70 points. In goal, Tristan Jarry played 36 games for the Penguins. He earned 16 wins and had 2 shutouts. Jarry made 867 saves and allowed 105 goals against.

Final Betting Pick

  • The Penguins have been strong on the road, as shown by their recent win against the Capitals. Scoring 5 goals in that game highlights their offensive abilities. This makes the Penguins a good pick for the money line, especially as underdogs.
  • Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust have been key players for the Penguins. Crosby had 1 goal and 1 assist against the Capitals, while Rust scored 2 goals. Their performance can lead to another solid game for the Penguins.
  • Both teams have shown they can score goals, which makes the over 6.0 a good choice. The Penguins scored 5 goals in their last game, and the Canadiens had a 6-goal game recently. This suggests a high-scoring game is possible.
  • The Canadiens’ recent games have also been high-scoring. They allowed 4 goals in their last game against the Capitals. This trend supports the prediction for the total to go over 6.0.

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