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Anaheim Ducks vs. Montreal Canadiens: Preview, Predictions and Picks for December 9, 2024

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Dec 9, 2024 6:27 PM
The Anaheim Ducks, riding a strong road win streak, travel to the Bell Centre to face off against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:30 PM. Both teams are evenly matched, with identical 10-12-3 records and 23 points in their respective divisions. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two teams looking to gain an edge in the NHL standings.
Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens

Current Odds

ANA
MTL
Over
6.0
-109
Under
5.5
+127
ANA
+1.5
-177
MTL
-1.5
+165
ANA
ML
+145
MTL
ML
-150

Ducks vs Canadiens statistics

Stat Ducks Canadiens
Goals For per Game 2.44 2.78
Goals Against per Game 3.04 3.59
Shots per Game 27.5 24.3
Shots Against per Game 33.3 29.9
Power Play Goals 11 18
Power Play Goals Against 17 16
Short Handed Goals 0 2
Short Handed Goals Against 0 0
Penalty Minutes 197 294
Power Play Percentage 15.1 21.4
Penalty Kill Percentage 75.4 83.0

Montreal Canadiens recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/7/24 vs Washington Capitals L 4-2
12/5/24 vs Nashville Predators W 3-0
12/3/24 vs New York Islanders W 2-1 OT
12/1/24 @ Boston Bruins L 6-3
11/30/24 @ New York Rangers L 4-3

Anaheim Ducks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
12/6/24 vs Minnesota Wild L 5-1
12/4/24 vs Vegas Golden Knights L 4-1
12/1/24 vs Ottawa Senators W 4-3 SO
11/29/24 vs Los Angeles Kings L 2-1
11/27/24 @ Seattle Kraken W 5-2

Montreal Canadiens injuries

  • Kaiden Guhle (D): Day-To-Day
  • Rafael Harvey-Pinard (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Mike Matheson (D): Day-To-Day
  • Patrik Laine (LW): Injured Reserve
  • David Savard (D): Day-To-Day

Anaheim Ducks injuries

  • Trevor Zegras (C): Injured Reserve
  • Jacob Trouba (D): Day-To-Day
  • Leo Carlsson (C): Day-To-Day
  • Brock McGinn (LW): Injured Reserve
  • Urho Vaakanainen (D): Injured Reserve

Ducks vs Canadiens game info

Type Info
Venue Bell Centre
Location Montreal, QC
Puck drop Mon 7:30 PM

Ducks vs Canadiens predictions

As the Anaheim Ducks gear up to face the Montreal Canadiens, all eyes are on Troy Terry, despite him being listed as day-to-day due to his injury. Terry, having netted 6 goals and contributed 13 assists this season, is a crucial player for the Ducks if they plan to keep their road win streak alive. His agility and knack for being at the right place at the right time can definitely turn the tide in favor of Anaheim if he's fit to play. The Ducks will also need strong performances from their defense to minimize the offensive threats from Montreal, making this matchup an intriguing one.

Shifting focus to the Montreal Canadiens, the spotlight undoubtedly falls on Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki. Caufield, with an impressive tally of 17 goals so far, is the kind of player who could pose a significant threat to the Ducks' defense. Meanwhile, Suzuki, leading with 18 assists and totaling 28 points, has been instrumental in setting up plays and can be expected to orchestrate crucial moves against Anaheim. The Canadiens will rely heavily on these two if they aim to break their current standings and pull off a win at the Bell Centre.

Considering the momentum and the records, this game promises to deliver some top-tier hockey action. Although both teams have had their struggles this season, the home-ice advantage and the dynamic duo of Caufield and Suzuki might just tip the scales in favor of the Montreal Canadiens. Anaheim has shown resilience on the road, but facing Montreal in their den could prove to be a tough hurdle to overcome. I'm leaning towards a win for the Canadiens, provided their key players shine as expected. What do you think, could the Ducks pull an upset, or is it Montreal’s game to lose?

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