Our rankings
Canadiens 63%
Canadiens #23 vs Penguins #29 in our rankings (network centrality).
Canadiens vs Penguins Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
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Canadiens58%
Canadiens58%42%29
Penguins
PenguinsOur pick: Canadiens, 58% to win · projected 3.6–3.2
Common opponents
Canadiens 59%
Canadiens by 0.9 goals here, from 7 comparisons.
Efficiency
Canadiens 55%
Projected Canadiens 3.6, Penguins 3.2 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Canadiens vs Penguins head to head this season
- Canadiens L 5–6 away, Oct 3
- Canadiens W 5–4 home, Oct 31
Canadiens and Penguins common opponents · 5
Against the same teams: Canadiens went 3–2, Penguins went 2–3. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Canadiens | Penguins | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Blackhawks |
W 4–1 away, Oct 23 | L 3–5 away, Oct 13 | MTL +5.0 |
 Predators |
L 2–5 home, Oct 8 | W 3–2 home, Oct 24 | PIT +4.0 |
 Jets |
W 2–1 away, Oct 25 | L 2–3 home, Oct 5 | MTL +2.0 |
 Stars |
W 5–2 away, Oct 29 | W 2–1 home, Oct 10 | MTL +2.0 |
 Capitals |
L 4–5 away, Oct 14 | L 3–5 away, Oct 7 | MTL +1.0 |