NHL Prop Bets: Los Angeles Kings vs Montreal Canadiens (March 7, 2026)
The Montreal Canadiens (33-18-10) face the Los Angeles Kings (25-22-14) at Crypto.com Arena. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Saturday's matchup.
- The Canadiens have a 35-26 Puck Line record this season, while the Kings hold a record of 22-39.
The total goals line is set at 5.5, with OVER at -130 and UNDER at +110.
- The Canadiens have a 38-21-2 O/U record this season (meaning 38 games have gone over the total points line, 21 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Kings have a 27-32-2 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Canadiens are averaging 3.54 goals per game this season (2nd in the league). Comparatively, the Kings are averaging only 2.56 (30th).
- Defensively, the Canadiens are giving up 3.30 goals per game this season (24th in the league), while the Kings are giving up an average of 2.89 goals (10th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Montreal is averaging 26.4 shots per game this season (25th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Los Angeles is allowing its opposition 27.6 shots per game (13th).
- Flipping that script, the Canadiens are allowing 27.4 shots per game (12th in the NHL), while the Kings are averaging 27.5 shots (20th).
Power Play
- Montreal holds a power play percentage of 24.7%, ranking 7th in the league this season, while Los Angeles sits a lowly 26th with 17.0% of its power play opportunities converted into goals.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Canadiens have a penalty kill rate of 76.3% (ranked 27th), compared to the Kings at 75.6% (28th).
P1 Result
Montreal is +205 to win the first period, while Los Angeles is +160.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 24-15-22 | 13-7-10 | 11-8-12 | 5-2-3 |
| Los Angeles | 17-22-22 | 8-8-15 | 9-14-7 | 2-6-2 |
To Go To Overtime
Saturday's matchup is +280 to go to overtime.
- The Canadiens have played in 21 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Kings have appeared in 23.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Canadiens have played in 7 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Kings have appeared in 10.
Last Time They Met
Los Angeles recorded a 1-5 beatdown over Montreal at Bell Centre when these teams last met on November 11. Quinton Byfield led the way to that result, recording 1 goal and 1 assist. The Kings have now won nine straight against the Canadiens.
