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The Montreal Canadiens (4-7-2) will try to stop a four-game losing streak when they take on the New Jersey Devils (8-5-2) on the road on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which squad we predict will emerge with the victory in Thursday's action on the ice.
Over the past 10 contests, the Canadiens have registered a 2-6-2 record after totaling 26 total goals (seven power-play goals on 31 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 22.6%). Their opponents have scored a combined 42 goals in those games.
Devils vs. Canadiens Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final tally of Devils 5, Canadiens 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Devils (-330)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Devils (-1.5)
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Devils Splits and Trends
- The Devils are 8-5-2 overall and -2-2 in overtime contests.
- New Jersey has lost both games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Devils are 8-2-2 in the 12 games when they have scored more than two goals (to record 18 points).
- In the seven games when New Jersey has scored a single power-play goal, it went 4-2-1 to register nine points.
- In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, New Jersey is 6-2-1 (13 points).
- The Devils have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 2-3-1 to register five points.
Canadiens Splits and Trends
- The Canadiens have a 4-7-2 record this season and are -2-2 in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the three games Montreal has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up five points.
- This season the Canadiens registered just one goal in three games and they've earned two points (1-2-0) in those contests.
- Montreal has one point (0-2-1) in three games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
- The Canadiens have scored at least three goals in seven games, earning seven points from those contests.
- This season, Montreal has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 4-4-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent, Montreal is 1-2-0 (two points) this season.
- The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 10 times this season, and earned eight points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Devils Rank | Devils AVG | Canadiens AVG | Canadiens Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.53 | Goals Scored | 2.69 | 23rd |
| 7th | 2.8 | Goals Allowed | 4 | 31st |
| 15th | 29.7 | Shots | 24.8 | 31st |
| 8th | 27.9 | Shots Allowed | 32.3 | 27th |
| 5th | 30.43% | Power Play % | 21.74% | 11th |
| 9th | 83.33% | Penalty Kill % | 82.22% | 14th |
Devils vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey
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