Our rankings
Canadiens 63%
Penguins #29 vs Canadiens #23 in our rankings (network centrality).
Penguins vs Canadiens Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
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Penguins42%
Penguins42%58%23
Canadiens
CanadiensOur pick: Canadiens, 58% to win · projected 3.2–3.6
Common opponents
Canadiens 59%
Canadiens by 0.9 goals here, from 7 comparisons.
Efficiency
Canadiens 55%
Projected Penguins 3.2, Canadiens 3.6 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Penguins vs Canadiens head to head this season
- Penguins W 6–5 home, Oct 3
- Penguins L 4–5 away, Oct 31
Penguins and Canadiens common opponents · 5
Against the same teams: Penguins went 2–3, Canadiens went 3–2. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Penguins | Canadiens | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Blackhawks |
L 3–5 away, Oct 13 | W 4–1 away, Oct 23 | MTL +5.0 |
 Predators |
W 3–2 home, Oct 24 | L 2–5 home, Oct 8 | PIT +4.0 |
 Jets |
L 2–3 home, Oct 5 | W 2–1 away, Oct 25 | MTL +2.0 |
 Stars |
W 2–1 home, Oct 10 | W 5–2 away, Oct 29 | MTL +2.0 |
 Capitals |
L 3–5 away, Oct 7 | L 4–5 away, Oct 14 | MTL +1.0 |