Canadiens vs Kings Prediction 3/7/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Kings prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 7th at crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are playing a game late on Friday against the Ducks, which is not included in this article. The Canadiens are 33-18-9 this season after they lost to the Sharks by a score of 7-5 in their last game. Montreal erased a 5-2 deficit in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the last four minutes for the loss. The Canadiens out shot San Jose by a total of 36-28, won 54.7% of the face-offs, and went 2-5 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Danault, Demidov, Kapanen, and Newhook (2), while Dobes stopped 21 out of 27 shots, which was a .778 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Montreal defeated the Capitals by a score of 6-2, but lost to the Islanders by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canadiens have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 75 points. Montreal has scored 3.52 goals per game and they have allowed 3.27 goals against per game, while also going 24.7% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 19 goals and 50 assists, while Lane Hutson has added 10 goals and 50 assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Jakub Dobes, who is 19-6-4 with a 3.03 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this season. 

Los Angeles Kings Betting Preview

The Los Angeles Kings are 25-22-14 this year after they defeated the Islanders by a score of 5-3 in their last game. Los Angeles led 3-0 in the second period and they scored twice in the third to seal the win. The Kings recorded 35 shots on goal, won 44.3% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Los Angeles got goals from Helenius, Kempe, Laferriere, Panarin, and Anderson, while Kuemper stopped 32 out of 35 shots, which was a .914 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Los Angeles lost to the Avalanche by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Flames by a score of 2-0 before that. The Kings have lost six of their last eight games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 64 points. Los Angeles has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 2.89 goals against per game, while also going 17.0% on the power play and 75.6% on the penalty kill this season. Adrian Kempe has led LA with 23 goals and 29 assists, while Quinton Byfield has added 13 goals and 20 assists. The projected starting goalie for Los Angeles is Darcy Kuemper, who is 15-12-9 with a 2.68 goals against average and an .898 save percentage this year. 

Canadiens vs Kings Prediction 

Los Angeles comes into this matchup trying to find some momentum and they have won two of their last three games. The Kings are 10-14-7 at home this year, while the Canadiens are 16-7-7 on the road. Montreal has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they have allowed at least four goals in three of their last five. The Kings are very low scoring once again this season, but Montreal is on a back to back and their defense has some question marks. Take the Kings here.

David Racey's Pick: Kings ML