27 Feb 2026 | 12:00 AM
New York Islanders VS Montreal Canadiens Prediction
The New York Islanders hold a strong edge due to elite goaltending from Ilya Sorokin, who is 13-5-0 in his last 18 starts with a .928 save percentage and 2.22 GAA, making them the third-best defensive team recently at 2.59 goals against per game. Montreal Canadiens have a slightly better overall record (32-17-8 vs 32-21-5) and higher playoff odds (86.5% vs 52.3%), but their goaltending lags with Jakub Dobes at .886 save percentage recently. Islanders' advanced metrics show top-4 save percentage (90.3%) and solid Corsi (55.9/60), supporting a true win probability above implied odds. No recent injuries reported for key players in either squad.
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