Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (March 21)
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Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Prediction: Moneyline, Props & SGP (March 21)

Juan Pablo Aravena Juan Pablo Aravena
Moneyline PickMontreal Canadiens 
Player PropJuraj Slafkovsky over 0.5 points 
Same Game ParlayUnder 6.5 goals + Nick Suzuki over 0.5 points + Mathew Barzal over 0.5 points
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Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Main Match Info

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Moneyline Prediction

The Canadiens haven’t been at their best lately and enter this matchup having lost three of their last four, following a 3-1 defeat to the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. 

They’ve gone four straight games without a win in regulation (L3, OT1), but they’ll benefit from returning home for this clash. Montreal have won six of their previous 10 at the Bell Centre (W6, L3, OT1).

The Islanders haven’t fared much better. They’re coming off a 3-2 defeat to the Ottawa Senators, which snapped their brief two-game winning streak. The fact that the Isles have to continue playing on the road could hurt their chances of getting back to winning ways. 

Travel is demanding at this stage of the season, and this will be the team’s third consecutive encounter on Canadian ice.

There isn’t much separating the teams in terms of recent form. Moreover, each of the previous five head-to-head meetings has gone to either overtime or a shootout, highlighting how evenly matched they are. 

That said, the Canadiens hold the edge at home against an Islanders team that have played six of their last eight games on the road. Expect Montreal to take advantage of their opponents’ tired legs to get the win.

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Player Prop

The Canadiens have several players capable of making a major offensive impact, but Slafkovsky has been on a tear lately. He’s currently riding a five-game, five-point streak after finding the back of the net in the 3-1 loss to the Red Wings.

Slafkovsky has cracked the scoresheet in all but two of his 11 appearances since the league resumed following the Olympic break, notching 12 points (four goals, eight assists) over that stretch.

If the Canadiens are going to bounce back following their recent loss to the Red Wings, expect the 21-year-old winger to keep his point streak alive.

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Same Game Parlay

Our three-leg parlay suggests that this will be a relatively low-scoring matchup by the league’s current standards. The head-to-head history certainly plays a role here, with the last five meetings producing six or fewer goals. 

The Islanders also should have the tools to slow down Montreal’s fifth-ranked offence (3.46 goals per game) since they have allowed the fourth-fewest goals per game this season (2.75).

We’re pairing that outcome with two top players from each side to find a way to leave a mark. The Canadiens will likely rely on Nick Suzuki, who leads the team with 81 points (24 goals and 57 assists) across 68 appearances in the regular season, ranking eighth in the league. 

Meanwhile, the Islanders will look to Barzal, who is averaging close to one point per game with 63 points (18 goals, 45 assists) in 68 regular-season contests.

Montreal Canadiens vs New York Islanders Team News

Montreal Canadiens Team News

The Canadiens are uncertain about whether Josh Anderson will be available on Saturday, and since the right winger is listed as day-to-day, a call on his status will be made closer to the 7 PM ET puck drop.

Patrik Laine (abdomen) is nearing a return after a lengthy absence, but this game will come too soon for him. Kirby Dach (upper body) remains out, and he’s not expected to return before the end of the 2025-26 regular season.

New York Islanders Team News

The Islanders will wait until the very last minute to see whether Max Shabanov (lower body) will be available for this contest, as the winger is day-to-day. Shabanov has missed the team’s last three games and has four goals and 16 points in 42 outings in 2025-26.

The rest of the Islanders’ absences are long-term. Alexander Romanov (shoulder) isn’t expected back until May, so his availability depends on whether the squad make the playoffs or not. Pierre Engvall (ankle), Kyle Palmieri (knee), and Semyon Varlamov (knee) are all out for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

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