| Moneyline Pick | Dallas Stars (-167) |
| Player Prop | Mikko Rantanen 1+ Goals (+143) |
| Total Goals | Under 6.5 Goals (-141) |
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Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Main Game Info
- Date and Time: Thursday, October 29, 2026, 8:00 PM ET
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Location: Dallas, Texas, United States
- Last meeting: Montreal Canadiens 4-3 Dallas Stars (January 4, 2026, 2025-26 NHL regular season)
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Dallas Stars
- Odds: -167 (Tonybet)
The Stars’ five-game winning streak came to an end in their most recent outing, a 5-1 home loss to the New Jersey Devils. However, their form over their last 10 games has been impressive, with seven wins (7-2-1). Dallas’ home record has been less convincing, though, as it has dropped three of its seven games at American Airlines Center (4-3-0).
The Canadiens have been trending in the right direction and enter this matchup on a three-game winning streak following a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Blues in their most recent outing. All three wins have come on the road. Montreal has won six of its last eight games (6-1-1).
The goaltending matchup could play a decisive role, as the Stars appear to have a clear advantage with Jake Oettinger between the posts compared with a struggling Jakub Dobes. Dallas could rely on its defence to deny an improving Montreal attack, while its own scoring power could take advantage of Dobes’ struggles.
The Stars have put their slow start behind them and have been performing well in recent weeks. Playing at home against a tired Montreal team that will be playing its fourth straight game on the road could further improve Dallas’ chances. The Stars could therefore be considered favourites despite Montreal’s recent run of good form.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Projected Starting Goalies
- Montreal Canadiens: Jakub Dobes (1-2-2, 4.47 GAA, .847 save percentage)
- Dallas Stars: Jake Oettinger (6-2-1, 1.43 GAA, .929 save percentage)
The Stars have a significant goaltending advantage, with Oettinger emerging as an early Vezina Trophy candidate. Meanwhile, the Canadiens have reportedly confirmed Dobes as their starter, with No. 1 goaltender Jacob Fowler set to rest. Dobes has gone 0-2-2 with a 5.09 GAA and .828 save percentage over his last four starts.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Mikko Rantanen 1+ Goals
- Odds: +143 (Tonybet)
Mikko Rantanen failed to find the back of the net in the 5-1 loss to the Devils on Tuesday, but he has still recorded four goals in his last four appearances. The star winger leads the Stars with six goals this season and could be their biggest offensive threat against a Montreal team that ranks 17th in xGA (25.72).
Rantanen is backed up not only by his recent production, but also by having a steady role anchoring the second line and playing on the first power-play unit. This heavy involvement is reflected in his average ice time of 20:22 per game.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Total Goals Prediction
- Total Goals Pick: Under 6.5 Goals
- Odds: -141 (Tonybet)
The Stars rank 25th in goals scored, averaging 2.67 per game, but boast an elite defence, allowing a league-low 2.00 goals per game this season (2.00). The Canadiens have also been stronger defensively than offensively, allowing just 3.00 goals per game (11th) while scoring at the same rate, which ranks 17th in the league.
This could be a slow-paced contest in which scoring chances are limited. Recent results support that: only one of the Stars’ last 10 games has gone over 6.5 goals, and seven of the Habs’ last eight games in regulation have stayed under 6.5. With Oettinger in net and Dallas allowing the fewest shots in the league (22.2 per game), chances should be scarce.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Team News and Injury Report
Montreal Canadiens Team News and Injury Report
Montreal will be shorthanded offensively without key forwards Nick Suzuki (upper body) and Ivan Demidov (lower body). As a result, players such as Josh Anderson and Chris Kreider have taken on greater offensive responsibilities.
The Canadiens have had just one day of rest. This matchup marks the end of their four-game road trip.
Dallas Stars Team News and Injury Report
The Stars have eight players sidelined, but the biggest absences are forwards Radek Faksa (lower body) and Matt Duchene (abdomen) and defenceman Esa Lindell (lower body).
All three would be key contributors if healthy, meaning players such as Arttu Hyry, Joel Kiviranta, and Tyler Myers have taken bigger roles in the lineup.
The Stars have had just one day of rest.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars Projected Lines and Power Play Units
- Montreal Canadiens — 1st line: Caufield – Kapanen – Slafkovsky. PP1: Caufield, Kapanen, Slafkovsky, Hutson, Dobson.
- Dallas Stars — 1st line: Robertson – Hintz – Seguin. PP1: Robertson, Johnston, Rantanen, Hintz, Heiskanen.
Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars: Where to Watch (Canada)
- TV: RDS (Montreal only), TSN2 (Montreal only), NHL Centre Ice (Canada)
- Stream: Sportsnet+
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