Canadiens vs Rangers Prediction 12/13/2025 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Canadiens vs Rangers prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, December 13th at Madison Square Garden in New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 16-11-3 this season after they defeated Pittsburgh by a score of 4-2 in their last game. Montreal led 3-0 after two periods, but did allow two goals in the third to ruin the shutout. The Canadiens were out shot by a total of 38-29, won 41% of the face-offs, and went 1-4 on the power play in the game. Montreal got goals from Caufield, Gallagher, Kapanen, and Texier, while Fowler stopped 36 out of 38 shots, which was a .947 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Montreal lost to the Lightning by a score of 6-1 and the Blues by a score of 4-3. The Canadiens have won three of their last five games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 35 points. Montreal has scored 3.17 goals per game and they have allowed 3.50 goals against per game, while also going 25.6% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with eight goals and 26 assists, while Cole Caufield has added 17 goals and 15 assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Sam Montembeault, who is 5-6-1 with a 3.65 goals against average and an .857 save percentage this season. 

New York Rangers Betting Preview

The New York Rangers are 15-13-4 this year after they lost to Chicago by a score of 3-0 in their last game. New York allowed two goals in the second period and one in the third in the shutout loss. The Rangers were out shot by a total of 25-21, won 68.1% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. New York was led by Zibanejad and Sheary, who both had three shots on goal, while Shesterkin stopped 22 out of 25 shots, which was an .880 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, New York lost to the Golden Knights by a score of 3-2 and the Avalanche by a score of 3-2. The Rangers have lost three games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Metro standings with 34 points. New York has scored 2.56 goals per game and they have allowed 2.63 goals against per game, while also going 18.1% on the power play and 80.9% on the penalty kill this season. Artemi Panarin has led New York with 10 goals and 22 assists, while Mika Zibanejad has added 11 goals and 13 assists. The projected starting goalie for New York is Igor Shesterkin, who is 12-10-3 with a 2.48 goals against average and a .912 save percentage this year. 

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Rangers have lost each of their last four games as home favorites against Eastern Conference opponents.
• The Canadiens have won each of their last six road games against opponents on a losing streak.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Rangers’ last six games at Madison Square Garden.
• The Rangers have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites.
• In nine of the Canadiens’ last 11 away games, the team trailing after the second period has won the third period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Rangers’ last seven home games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the Canadiens’ last six road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Rangers’ last three games as favorites against the Canadiens.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in 13 of the Canadiens’ last 14 night games.

New York Rangers Player Prop Facts

• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one point in each of his last 12 appearances with his team as a favorite against the Canadiens.
• Artemi Panarin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Rangers’ last seven games as favorites against the Canadiens.
• Mika Zibanejad has scored at least one goal in each of the Rangers’ last five games as favorites against the Canadiens.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has recorded at least one point in each of the Canadiens’ last six road games.
• Nick Suzuki has recorded an assist in seven of the Canadiens’ last eight games as underdogs.
• Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens’ last four road games against the Rangers.

Canadiens vs Rangers Prediction 

New York continues to have a disappointing start to this season and they have lost three games in a row. The Rangers are 3-8-3 at home this year, while the Canadiens are 9-3-2 on the road. Montreal has won three of their last five games, but defense is still a big problem for them. You never know what you are going to get from Montreal’s goalies, but that shouldn’t matter against this terrible New York offense. Take the Canadiens to win on the road.

David Racey's Pick: Canadiens ML