NHL Prop Bets: Anaheim Ducks vs Montreal Canadiens (March 6, 2026)
The Montreal Canadiens (33-18-9) face the Anaheim Ducks (34-24-3) at Honda Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Friday's matchup.
- The Canadiens have a 35-25 Puck Line record this season, while the Ducks hold a record of 29-32.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -148 and UNDER at +124.
- The Canadiens have a 37-21-2 O/U record this season (meaning 37 games have gone over the total points line, 21 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Ducks have a 37-24-0 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Canadiens are averaging 3.52 goals per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Ducks are averaging only 3.25 (13th).
- Defensively, the Canadiens are giving up 3.27 goals per game this season (24th in the league), while the Ducks are giving up an average of 3.48 goals (30th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Montreal is averaging 26.4 shots per game this season (25th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Anaheim is allowing its opposition 29.1 shots per game (22nd).
- Flipping that script, the Canadiens are allowing 27.4 shots per game (12th in the NHL), while the Ducks are averaging 30.2 shots (3rd).
Power Play
- Montreal holds a power play percentage of 24.7%, ranking 7th in the league this season, while Anaheim sits 23rd with 18.2% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Canadiens have a penalty kill rate of 76.5% (ranked 27th), compared to the Ducks at 77.3% (23rd).
P1 Result
Montreal is +180 to win the first period, while Anaheim is +160.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 24-15-21 | 13-7-10 | 11-8-11 | 5-3-2 |
| Anaheim | 15-25-21 | 11-14-6 | 4-11-15 | 2-5-3 |
To Go To Overtime
Friday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.
- The Canadiens have played in 20 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Ducks have appeared in 17.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Canadiens have played in 6 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Ducks have appeared in 7.
Last Time They Met
Anaheim recorded a 2-3 victory over Montreal at Honda Center when these teams last met on February 2, 2025. Alex Killorn led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 1 assist. That result snapped the Canadiens' three-game winning streak against the Ducks.
