Our rankings
Kings 53%
Canadiens #23 vs Kings #21 in our rankings (network centrality).
Canadiens vs Kings Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
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Canadiens52%
Canadiens52%48%21
Kings
KingsOur pick: Canadiens, 52% to win · projected 3.3–2.9
Common opponents
Canadiens 55%
Canadiens by 0.5 goals here, from 4 comparisons.
Efficiency
Canadiens 55%
Projected Canadiens 3.3, Kings 2.9 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Canadiens and Kings common opponents · 4
Against the same teams: Canadiens went 3–2, Kings went 1–3. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Canadiens | Kings | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Capitals |
L 4–5 away, Oct 14 | W 5–2 away, Oct 20 | LA +4.0 |
 Blackhawks |
W 4–1 away, Oct 23 | L 1–2 away, Oct 27 | MTL +4.0 |
 Sabres |
W 4–3 home, Oct 13 W 4–3 home, Oct 17 |
L 2–3 home, Oct 31 | MTL +2.0 |
 Sharks |
L 3–4 home, Oct 20 | L 4–5 away, Oct 3 | Even |