- Matchup: Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, NV
- Broadcast: Vegas 34
- Betting Odds: Canadiens (-144) Golden Knights (+120)
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The Montreal Canadiens (12-7-3) are set to clash with the Vegas Golden Knights (10-5-8) at T-Mobile Arena this Friday. The moneyline for this exciting matchup indicates the Canadiens at -144 and the Golden Knights at +120, with an over/under of 6 goals.
The Canadiens are riding high after a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Mammoth in their last outing. The offense showed improvement, converting 4 out of 17 shot attempts, and capitalizing on 2 of 3 power play opportunities. They recorded a total of 10 minutes in penalties from the match.
This season, opponents of the Montreal Canadiens have garnered 76 power play chances (ranked 10th in the league) and scored 18 goals from those opportunities. Montreal has faced 594 shots against them, boasting a save percentage of .870. The Canadiens have unleashed 553 shots on goal with a shooting percentage of 13.7%. At even strength, they have allowed 59 goals while scoring 61. With 65 power play chances, they have successfully tallied 15 goals, achieving a power play success rate of 23.08%. Currently, Montreal has secured 27 points with a points percentage of .614, having netted 76 goals (8th in the NHL) while conceding 77.
In goal for the Canadiens will likely be Sam Montembeault. Throughout his hockey career, Montembeault has achieved 103 quality starts, holding a quality start percentage of .518. His current save percentage is .897 across 10,945 minutes of playtime. He has faced 6,363 shots, achieving 5,706 saves. Montembeault has given up 657 goals in his career, averaging 3.30 goals against per game. His overall record stands at 84-89-29 over 199 games played.
In their last match, the Golden Knights encountered the Senators, resulting in a 3-3 tie. Vegas found the net 3 times on 35 shot attempts, successfully converting 1 of 3 power play chances.
This season, the Golden Knights have attempted 693 shots (11th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 10.25%. They have allowed 581 shots against them, maintaining an 80.33% penalty kill rate against 61 power play opportunities. Their overall save percentage stands at 88.5%. Vegas has earned 80 power play chances, achieving a power play success rate of 23.75%. So far, they have scored 52 goals at even strength and 19 goals (ranked 4th in the league) while holding a man advantage. They have allowed 67 total goals, consisting of 55 at even strength and 12 while shorthanded. For the season, the Vegas Golden Knights have accumulated 71 goals, 28 points, and a points percentage of .609.
Projected to start in net for Vegas is Akira Schmid. Schmid has a career record of 25-19-8, having played in 62 games. His quality start rate stands at 43.8%, with 21 quality starts in his professional journey. He has 1,271 saves out of 1,409 shots faced, giving him a save rate of .902. On average, opponents score 2.88 goals per game against him, having conceded 138 goals overall. He has been the starting goaltender in 48 games, logging 2,578 minutes of play.
Who do you think will claim victory in tonight’s NHL faceoff, against the spread or on the moneyline?
Pick: Back Montreal (-144)
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