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Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 04-11-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Montreal Canadiens 3-2 Winnipeg Jets
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Montreal Canadiens host Winnipeg Jets in an NHL matchup on 4 November 2026. The Canadiens sit fourth in the standings with 18 points from 5 wins and 3 losses across 13 games. Winnipeg occupy 13th place with 11 points from 4 wins and 7 losses in 14 outings. This fixture carries weight for both sides: Montreal seek to extend their recent upswing, while Winnipeg need to arrest a troubling run of form.
Team form
Montreal Canadiens
Montreal have won three of their last five games, including consecutive victories against St. Louis (2-0) and Chicago (4-1). They scored 14 goals across those five matches at 2.8 per game, demonstrating offensive potency. Defensively, they conceded 12 goals at 2.4 per game—solid but not impenetrable. A loss to Washington (4-5) and Nashville (2-5) earlier in the sequence shows they remain vulnerable to stronger attacks, yet the recent trajectory is upward.
Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg's record over the same five-game window reads two wins and three losses, with goals for and against reversed: 12 scored, 14 conceded (2.4 and 2.8 per game respectively). They beat Minnesota 5-2 and Colorado 3-2 at home, but losses to St. Louis, Carolina and Anaheim—particularly the 1-5 defeat to Anaheim—expose defensive fragility. Consistency eludes them; they have not strung together back-to-back wins in this stretch.
Head-to-head
No head-to-head history is available for these teams in recent records. Bettors assessing this matchup must rely on current form and league standing rather than historical precedent.
Key factors
Montreal's fourth-place standing reflects a stronger overall season trajectory. Winnipeg's 13th position and negative goal differential over five games (12 for, 14 against) signal underlying problems. The Canadiens' recent shutout of St. Louis demonstrates defensive discipline; Winnipeg's vulnerability was underlined by the 1-5 loss to Anaheim. Montreal also hold a recent direct result: they defeated Winnipeg 2-1 on 25 October. Home ice advantage favours the Canadiens, and their current form suggests they are the team better equipped to control this contest.
Prediction
Montreal enter as the favourite. Their league position, recent wins, and superior goal differential over five games all point to a side in better form than Winnipeg. The Canadiens' ability to both score (2.8 per game) and defend (2.4 conceded per game) outmatches Winnipeg's metrics. Winnipeg's inconsistency—exemplified by the heavy defeat to Anaheim—leaves them vulnerable on the road against a team riding momentum. The betting market reflects this imbalance, positioning Montreal as the more likely winner.
Back Montreal Canadiens to win. They are the favourite, and the evidence supports that assessment: superior standing, better recent form, and the psychological edge of a recent head-to-head victory. Winnipeg can score—they managed 5 against Minnesota—but their defensive lapses and road record make them underdogs here. A fairly open game is likely, but Montreal's current trajectory makes them the pick.
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Minnesota Wild | 16 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
| 2 |  Edmonton Oilers | 14 | 8 | 2 | 22 |
| 3 |  Vegas Golden Knights | 15 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 4 |  Utah Mammoth | 15 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| 5 |  Colorado Avalanche | 14 | 8 | 5 | 17 |
| 6 |  Dallas Stars | 14 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
| 7 |  Seattle Kraken | 14 | 6 | 5 | 17 |
| 8 |  St. Louis Blues | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
| 9 |  Nashville Predators | 14 | 4 | 4 | 15 |
| 10 |  San Jose Sharks | 15 | 2 | 7 | 15 |
| 11 |  Calgary Flames | 14 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| 12 |  Anaheim Ducks | 13 | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| 13 |  Winnipeg Jets | 15 | 4 | 8 | 11 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles Kings | 13 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 15 |  Chicago Blackhawks | 14 | 3 | 9 | 9 |
| 16 |  Vancouver Canucks | 16 | 1 | 12 | 7 |
| 1 |  Carolina Hurricanes | 16 | 11 | 2 | 26 |
| 2 |  Boston Bruins | 15 | 8 | 4 | 21 |
| 3 |  Montreal Canadiens | 14 | 6 | 3 | 20 |
| 4 |  Ottawa Senators | 15 | 7 | 5 | 19 |
| 5 |  Tampa Bay Lightning | 13 | 7 | 3 | 18 |
| 6 |  New Jersey Devils | 14 | 7 | 5 | 18 |
| 7 |  Florida Panthers | 14 | 6 | 4 | 18 |
| 8 |  Toronto Maple Leafs | 16 | 7 | 6 | 18 |
| 9 |  Buffalo Sabres | 14 | 5 | 4 | 17 |
| 10 |  Washington Capitals | 13 | 7 | 5 | 16 |
| 11 |  New York Islanders | 14 | 5 | 5 | 16 |
| 12 |  New York Rangers | 14 | 7 | 6 | 15 |
| 13 |  Detroit Red Wings | 14 | 4 | 5 | 15 |
| 14 |  Pittsburgh Penguins | 14 | 2 | 7 | 12 |
| 15 |  Philadelphia Flyers | 16 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
| 16 |  Columbus Blue Jackets | 12 | 1 | 7 | 10 |
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