NHL Prop Bets: Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens (October 29, 2026)
The Montreal Canadiens (7-3-2) face the Dallas Stars (7-4-1) at American Airlines Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Thursday's matchup.
- The Canadiens have a 3-9 Puck Line record this season, while the Stars hold a record of 5-7.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at +120 and UNDER at -142.
- The Canadiens have a 7-5-0 O/U record this season (meaning seven games have gone over the total points line and five have gone under). The Stars have a 2-10-0 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Canadiens are averaging 3.00 goals per game this season (T17th in the league). Comparatively, the Stars are averaging 2.67 (25th).
- Defensively, the Canadiens are giving up 3.00 goals per game this season (T11th in the league), while the Stars are giving up an average of 2.00 goals (1st).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Montreal is averaging 28.1 shots per game this season (T12th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Dallas is allowing its opposition 22.2 shots per game (2nd).
- Flipping that script, the Canadiens are allowing 28.2 shots per game (20th in the NHL), while the Stars are averaging 26.9 shots (20th).
Power Play
- Montreal holds a power play percentage of 11.4%, ranking 29th in the league this season, while Dallas sits 20th with 18.5% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Canadiens have a penalty kill rate of 83.7% (ranked 10th), compared to the Stars at 92.9% (2nd).
P1 Result
- Here are their first period records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal | 2-0-10 | 2-0-4 | 0-0-6 | 2-0-8 |
| Dallas | 3-4-5 | 2-3-2 | 1-1-3 | 3-2-5 |
To Go To Overtime
Thursday's matchup is +290 to go to overtime.
- The Canadiens have played in 36 games that have gone to overtime since the beginning of last season, while the Stars have appeared in 30.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Canadiens have played in 11 games that have gone to a shootout since the beginning of last season, while the Stars have appeared in 12.
Last Time They Met
Montreal recorded a 4-3 overtime victory over Dallas at American Airlines Center when these teams last met on January 4, 2026. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Wyatt Johnston did all he could for his team, scoring 2 goals. The Canadiens have now won three straight at American Airlines Center against the Stars.
