Our rankings
Kings 53%
Kings #21 vs Canadiens #23 in our rankings (network centrality).
Kings vs Canadiens Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
21
Kings48%
Kings48%52%23
Canadiens
CanadiensOur pick: Canadiens, 52% to win · projected 2.9–3.3
Common opponents
Canadiens 55%
Canadiens by 0.5 goals here, from 4 comparisons.
Efficiency
Canadiens 55%
Projected Kings 2.9, Canadiens 3.3 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Kings and Canadiens common opponents · 4
Against the same teams: Kings went 1–3, Canadiens went 3–2. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Kings | Canadiens | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Capitals |
W 5–2 away, Oct 20 | L 4–5 away, Oct 14 | LA +4.0 |
 Blackhawks |
L 1–2 away, Oct 27 | W 4–1 away, Oct 23 | MTL +4.0 |
 Sabres |
L 2–3 home, Oct 31 | W 4–3 home, Oct 13 W 4–3 home, Oct 17 |
MTL +2.0 |
 Sharks |
L 4–5 away, Oct 3 | L 3–4 home, Oct 20 | Even |