Canadiens vs Islanders Prediction 4/12/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Islanders prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, April 12th at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 47-23-10 this season after they lost to the Blue Jackets by a score of 5-2 in their last game. Montreal cut the deficit to 2-1 in the first period, but they allowed three of the last four goals in the loss. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 33-22, won 44.4% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Anderson and Caufield, while Dobes stopped 28 out of 33 shots, which was an .848 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Montreal defeated the Lightning by a score of 2-1 and the Panthers by a score of 4-3. The Canadiens have split their last four games and they are currently third in the Atlantic standings with 104 points. Montreal has scored 3.43 goals per game and they have allowed 3.05 goals against per game, while also going 23.2% on the power play and 78.1% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 28 goals and 70 assists, while Lane Hutson has added 12 goals and 63 assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Jacob Fowler, who is 8-6-2 with a 2.52 goals against average and a .904 save percentage this season. 

New York Islanders Betting Preview

The New York Islanders are 43-32-5 this year after they lost to the Senators by a score of 3-0 in their last game. New York allowed one goal in the first period and two in the third in the shutout loss. The Islanders out shot Ottawa by a total of 23-16, won 45.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-5 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Cizikas, who had six shots on goal, while Sorokin stopped 13 out of 15 shots, which was an .867 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 5-3, but lost to the Hurricanes by a score of 4-3 before that. The Islanders have lost five of their last six games and they are currently sixth in the Metro standings with 91 points. New York has scored 2.87 goals per game and they have allowed 2.87 goals against per game, while also going 17.2% on the power play and 81.1% on the penalty kill this season. Mathew Barzal has led New York with 19 goals and 52 assists, while Matthew Schaefer has added 23 goals and 36 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is David Rittich, who is 14-9-3 with a 2.78 goals against average and an .894 save percentage this year. 

Why the New York Islanders will win

• The Islanders have won nine of their last 10 home games on the second leg of a back-to-back.
• The Islanders have covered the puck line in six of their last seven night games at UBS Arena against opponents on a winning streak.

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Islanders have lost five of their last six games against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Islanders have failed to cover the puck line in 12 of their last 16 games at UBS Arena when playing with a rest disadvantage.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Islanders’ last six games at UBS Arena against opponents on a winning streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Islanders’ last three games following a loss.

New York Islanders Player Prop Facts

• Mathew Barzal has recorded an assist in six of the Islanders’ last seven night games.

Canadiens vs Islanders Prediction 

Montreal comes into this matchup after a very bad showing against Columbus on Saturday night, which has pushed them back to the third spot in the Atlantic. The Canadiens are 23-8-8 on the road this year, while the Islanders are 22-15-2 at home. New York has lost five of their last six games and they are very close to being eliminated from the playoffs. Both teams are coming off of losses on Saturday, but Montreal is the better team and I expect them to bounce back. Take the Canadiens here.

David Racey's Pick: Canadiens ML