Golden Knights vs Canadiens Prediction 1/27/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Canadiens prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 27th at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights are 25-14-12 this year after they lost to Ottawa by a score of 7-1 in their last game. Vegas allowed the first seven goals in the game, but they did score late in the third to avoid the shutout. The Golden Knights were out shot by a total of 31-20, won 54.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Vegas got their lone goal from Andersson, while Hill stopped 24 out of 31 shots, which was a .774 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Vegas defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 6-3, but lost to the Bruins by a score of 4-3 before that. The Golden Knights have lost three of their last four games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 62 points. Vegas has scored 3.33 goals per game and they have allowed 3.06 goals against per game, while also going 26.0% on the power play and 80.5% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 19 goals and 42 assists, while Mark Stone has added 20 goals and 32 assists. The projected starting goalie for Vegas is Adin Hill, who is 3-2-2 with a 3.53 goals against average and an .855 save percentage this year. 

Montreal Canadiens Betting Preview

The Montreal Canadiens are 28-17-7 this season after they lost to Boston by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Montreal led 3-2 in the third period, but they allowed two goals in the final 6:05 for the loss. The Canadiens out shot Boston by a total of 25-21, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 2-3 on the power play in the game. Montreal got all three goals from Caufield, while Montembeault stopped 17 out of 21 shots, which was an .810 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, Montreal lost to the Sabres by a score of 4-2, but did beat the Wild by a score of 4-3 before that. The Canadiens have split their last four games and they are currently fourth in the Atlantic standings with 63 points. Montreal has scored 3.37 goals per game and they have allowed 3.29 goals against per game, while also going 23.8% on the power play and 76.5% on the penalty kill this season. Nick Suzuki has led Montreal with 16 goals and 43 assists, while Lane Hutson has added nine goals and 44 assists. The projected starting goalie for Montreal is Jakub Dobes, who is 15-5-3 with a 3.01 goals against average and an .887 save percentage this season. 

Why the Montreal Canadiens will win

• The Canadiens have won each of their last five games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Golden Knights have lost six of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Canadiens have covered the puck line in 15 of their last 16 games as underdogs.
• The Golden Knights have failed to cover the puck line in eight of their last nine games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Golden Knights have lost the first period in six of their last seven games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Golden Knights’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Each of the last four night games between the Golden Knights and Canadiens at Bell Centre have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in seven of the Golden Knights’ last eight games following a road loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Canadiens’ last seven games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.

Montreal Canadiens Player Prop Facts

• Cole Caufield has scored at least one goal in each of the Canadiens’ last five games.
• Lane Hutson has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Canadiens’ last nine games as underdogs.

Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts

• Shea Theodore has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last six games at Bell Centre.
• Jack Eichel has scored a goal in three of his last four road appearances against the Canadiens.

Golden Knights vs Canadiens Prediction 

Vegas comes into this matchup after losing three of their last four games and they played a really bad game against Ottawa last time out. The Golden Knights are 13-7-6 on the road this year, while the Canadiens are 14-11-1 at home. Montreal has lost two in a row and they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five. The Canadiens have had defensive issues over the last few weeks, but they are getting Dobes back, who has been their best goalie. I really didn’t like how Vegas looked against Ottawa and their goalie situation isn’t great, so give me Montreal at home.

David Racey's Pick: Canadiens ML