Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
3:2 OT
17/03/2026 at 19:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NHL
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilDisney+
chileChileDisney+
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denmarkDenmarkViaplay
finlandFinlandViaplay, V Sport Premium
germanyGermanySky Sport Mix
icelandIcelandViaplay
mexicoMexicoSky Sport
norwayNorwayViaplay
polandPolandTVP Sport
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swedenSwedenViaplay, V Sport Premium
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uruguayUruguayDisney+
venezuelaVenezuelaDisney+
worldWorldNHL.tv

Match Stats

Shots on Goal
3128
Shots off target
2812
Shooting PCT
9.68% (3/31)7.14% (2/28)
Blocked shots
1512
Goalkeeper Saves
2628
Saves PCT
92.86% (26/28)90.32% (28/31)
Penalties
41
PIM
82
Power-play Goals
01
Shorthanded Goals
00
Power-play PCT
0% (0/1)25% (1/4)
Pen. Killing PCT
75% (3/4)100% (1/1)
Hits
2632
Faceoffs Won
2726
Faceoffs %
50.9449.06
Giveaways
1119
Takeaways
63
Empty Net Goals
00

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Period (1 - 1)
  • 00:25, Carrier A. (2 min),
  • 02:22, 0 - 1, Zacha P. (G), Pastrnak D. (A), McAvoy C. (A2)
  • 10:31, 1 - 1, Suzuki N. (G), Slafkovsky J. (A), Caufield C. (A2)
  • 18:47, Lohrei M. (2 min),
  • 2nd Period (1 - 1)
  • 05:41, 1 - 2, Zacha P. (G), Arvidsson V. (A), Mittelstadt C. (A2)
  • 07:42, Matheson M. (2 min),
  • 13:15, 2 - 2, Anderson J. (G), Hutson L. (A), Gallagher B. (A2)
  • 16:21, Danault P. (2 min),
  • 3rd Period (0 - 0)
  • Overtime (1 - 0)
  • 04:38, 3 - 2, Caufield C. (G), Suzuki N. (A), Hutson L. (A2)

Highlights

Chances of winning


Montreal Canadiens
46.6%
Draw
22.5%
Boston Bruins
30.9%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
45.2% 22.1% 32.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

43.5% 23% 34%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Montreal Canadiens has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.4%)
  • Boston Bruins has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-1.8%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Montreal Canadiens than the current prediction. (-3.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Boston Bruins than the current prediction. (+3.1%)
  • Montreal Canadiens - Boston Bruins Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.02
    (2.09)
    4.17
    (4.28)
    3
    (2.89)
    6.8%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 6.00
    What is the prediction for Montreal Canadiens - Boston Bruins?
  • Users Predictions: 6 users predict this event. Montreal will win (votes: 3 - 50%). Boston will win (votes: 2 - 33.3%). It will Tie (votes: 1 - 16.7%).
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 3:2.
  • Preview Facts
    • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ))
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 2.
    • The recent form of both competitors has been shaky.
    • Montreal may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
    • Montreal might have a minor edge in this game.
    • There are questionable in Montreal: Dach K. (Upper-Body Injury)
    • We predict that Montreal will win today's game, with odds of 1.97.
    • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Montreal won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 17 matches, and goals 51:86. (average 2.6:4.3).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Montreal won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 22:33. (average 2.4:3.7).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Montreal Canadiens - Boston Bruins were as follows:
    24.01.2026 Boston Bruins - Montreal Canadiens 4:3
    23.12.2025 Boston Bruins - Montreal Canadiens 2:6
    15.11.2025 Montreal Canadiens - Boston Bruins 2:3
    03.04.2025 Montreal Canadiens - Boston Bruins 4:1
    01.12.2024 Boston Bruins - Montreal Canadiens 6:3
    Latest results of Boston Bruins
    Draw
    Play Offs

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

    Quarter-finals
    1Colorado Avalanche (1)TBD #2
    2TBD #3TBD #4
    3Carolina Hurricanes (1)TBD #6
    4TBD #7TBD #8

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

    Final
    1TBD #1TBD #2