New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
1:4
12/04/2026 at 18:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
argentinaArgentinaDisney+
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
colombiaColombiaDisney+
czech-republicCzech-republicNova Sport 1, Oneplay
denmarkDenmarkTV3 Sport, Viaplay
finlandFinlandViaplay 1 Urheilu, Viaplay
germanyGermanyNHL.tv, Sky Sport Mix
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoDisney+, Sky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
peruPeruDisney+
slovakiaSlovakiaDajto, Nova Sport 1, Voyo
swedenSwedenViaplay, V Sport Extra
ukraineUkraineSetanta Sports+
uruguayUruguayDisney+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3222
Shots off target
1915
Shooting PCT
3.13% (1/32)18.18% (4/22)
Blocked shots
1310
Goalkeeper Saves
1831
Saves PCT
81.82% (18/22)96.88% (31/32)
Penalties
33
PIM
66
Power-play Goals
01
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/3)33.33% (1/3)
Pen. Killing PCT
66.67% (2/3)100% (3/3)
Hits
1623
Faceoffs Won
2522
Faceoffs %
53.1946.81
Giveaways
912
Takeaways
45
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (0 - 0)
  • 04:07, Anderson J. (2 min),
  • 13:01, Heineman E. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (0 - 3)
  • 03:10, Xhekaj A. (2 min),
  • 03:10, Schenn B. (2 min),
  • 15:56, 0 - 1, Suzuki N. (G), Slafkovsky J. (A), Hutson L. (A2)
  • 15:56, Schaefer M. (2 min),
  • 16:24, 0 - 2, Demidov I. (G), Suzuki N. (A), Hutson L. (A2)
  • 16:51, 0 - 3, Newhook A. (G), Bolduc Z. (A), Xhekaj A. (A2)
  • 18:44, Xhekaj A. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (1 - 1)
  • 08:45, 1 - 3, Cizikas C. (G), Mayfield S. (A), Pulock R. (A2)
  • 20', 1 - 4, Bolduc Z. (G), Dach K. (A), Hutson L. (A2)

Chances of winning


New York Islanders
40.2%
Draw
22.8%
Montreal Canadiens
37%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
39.4% 22% 38.6%

Our Initial ML Estimation

41.8% 23.3% 36.4%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • New York Islanders has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.8%)
  • Montreal Canadiens has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for New York Islanders than the current prediction. (+1.6%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Montreal Canadiens than the current prediction. (-0.6%)
  • New York Islanders - Montreal Canadiens Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.38
    (2.4)
    4.15
    (4.3)
    2.52
    (2.45)
    5.8%
    (5.7%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for New York Islanders - Montreal Canadiens?
  • Users Predictions: 8 users predict this event. NY Islanders will win (votes: 2 - 25%). Montreal will win (votes: 3 - 37.5%). It will Tie (votes: 3 - 37.5%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Montreal: 4%71%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 4:3.
  • Preview Facts
    • A mid-table team takes on a leader in this match (ranked 12 and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
    • Montreal is Qualified for NHL (Play Offs )
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 3.
    • Recent form of NY Islanders has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
    • In recent matches, Montreal has shown inconsistent performance (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
    • Montreal may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • Recently, Montreal has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
    • There will not play in NY Islanders: Engvall P. (Ankle Injury) Palmieri K. (Knee Injury) Romanov A. (Shoulder Injury) Shabanov M. (Upper-Body Injury) Varlamov S. (Knee Injury)
    • There will not play in Montreal: Carrier A. (Upper-Body Injury) Laine P. (Abdominal strain)
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, NY Islanders won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 11 matches, and goals 57:66. (average 2.9:3.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, NY Islanders won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 29:31. (average 2.9:3.1).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between New York Islanders - Montreal Canadiens were as follows:
    21.03.2026 Montreal Canadiens - New York Islanders 7:3
    26.02.2026 Montreal Canadiens - New York Islanders 3:4
    20.03.2025 New York Islanders - Montreal Canadiens 4:3
    03.12.2024 Montreal Canadiens - New York Islanders 2:1
    19.10.2024 New York Islanders - Montreal Canadiens 4:3
    Draw
    Play Offs

    1/8-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)Los Angeles Kings (8)4 : 0
    2Dallas Stars (2)Minnesota Wild (3)2 : 4
    3Vegas Golden Knights (4)Utah Mammoth (6)4 : 2
    4Edmonton Oilers (5)Anaheim Ducks (7)2 : 4
    5Carolina Hurricanes (1)Ottawa Senators (6)4 : 0
    6Pittsburgh Penguins (7)Philadelphia Flyers (8)2 : 4
    7Buffalo Sabres (2)Boston Bruins (5)4 : 2
    8Tampa Bay Lightning (3)Montreal Canadiens (4)3 : 4

    Quarter-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)Minnesota Wild (3)2 : 0
    2Vegas Golden Knights (4)Anaheim Ducks (7)1 : 0
    3Carolina Hurricanes (1)Philadelphia Flyers (8)2 : 0
    4Buffalo Sabres (2)Montreal Canadiens (4)

    Semi-finals
    1TBD #1TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2