Montreal Canadiens - Arizona Coyotes predictions and free betting tips [28/02/2024]

A thrilling clash from the NHL's regular 2023-2024 season is scheduled between challengers from distinct conferences. Fans of night-time hockey can look forward to a confrontation between Montreal and Arizona.

Montreal

The Montreal club has taken part in 58 official matches of the NHL's 2023-2024 regular season. With 58 games played and 52 points collected, this gives Montreal the chance to secure the 15th position, only ahead of opponents from Columbus in the Western Conference standings. Montreal is falling short of expectations in the 2023-2024 season and, most likely, will not participate in the Stanley Cup playoffs. At present, Montreal occupies the 15th spot in the Western Conference leaderboard, risking exclusion from the championship's second stage, given its 15-point lag behind Philadelphia in 8th place. This gap could possibly be closed with a series of wins- something Montreal isn't achieving often.

In the standings, Montreal is only ahead of Columbus, a lead of 4 points, however, the Canadian club has played one more match. Discussing the gameplay metrics, Montreal doesn't particularly stand out among their competitors. With 58 matches played, Montreal has netted 43 goals less than they've conceded. The Canadian Club is among the most defensive in the league. In their last 10 matches, Montreal has only claimed 10 victories, beating teams such as Anaheim and Washington. All five recent matches have resulted in defeats.

Arizona

The Arizona hockey players have partaken in 57 official matches of the NHL's regular 2023-2024 season. Over these 57 games, Arizona has managed to amass 51 points, which allows them to hold the 13th position in the Western Conference standings. In the 2023-2024 season, the Arizona players are showing weak results and appear to have lost realistic chances of continuing the battle for the Stanley Cup. At this moment, Arizona is in the 13th position in the Western Conference standings and, in all likelihood, won't fall any lower. Arizona stands in the Western Conference between the outsiders and those with the motivation to win and achieve successful results.

The players of Arizona trail by 15 points behind the Stanley Cup playoffs qualification zone. The gap is significant, especially when considering Arizona's constant outcomes which can't be defined as successful. When discussing gaming metrics, Arizona stands out in its defence among the others. Over 57 games, Arizona has allowed their opponents to net 188 goals. Other outsiders have allowed over 200 goals. In recent matches, Arizona is showing dreadful results, losing in 11 straight encounters. The latest victory for Arizona dates back to January 23.

Head-to-Head Matches

Montreal and Arizona have encountered each other in 17 matches. Arizona logged 9 wins, whereas Montreal proved to be stronger in 8 encounters.

Total Prediction

The individual total for Arizona will exceed 1 goal.

Prediction

Montreal will win in regular time. Both teams have been performing poorly in recent matches, losing most games. However, the Canadian team does have victories and the means to produce a positive outcome. On the contrary, Arizona has suffered 11 straight losses and appears hopeless.