Final Score: Canadiens 3 - Rangers 2
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Canadiens @ Rangers
NHL model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Model Prediction Through Season
| Stat | Canadiens | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| All-time wins | 139 | 102 |
| Last 5 meetings | 1 | 4 |
| Average goals | 3.3 | 2.8 |
| Last meeting | 4 | 5 |
| Stat | Canadiens | Rangers |
|---|---|---|
| Games played | 74 | 75 |
| Avg goals scored | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Avg goals conceded | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| Win percentage | 58% | 41% |
| Away win % / Home win % | 57% | 32% |
Recent Results
Canadiens
@ Tampa Bay Lightning
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
@ Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
@ Nashville Predators
Mar 28, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Columbus Blue Jackets
Mar 26, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 3
2-1
vs Carolina Hurricanes
Mar 24, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 7
5-2
vs New York Islanders
Mar 21, 2026 · Margin: +4 · Total: 10
7-3
@ Detroit Red Wings
Mar 19, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 4
1-3
vs Boston Bruins
Mar 17, 2026 · Margin: +1 · Total: 5
3-2
vs Anaheim Ducks
Mar 15, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs San Jose Sharks
Mar 14, 2026 · Margin: -2 · Total: 6
2-4
Rangers
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 31, 2026 · Margin: +3 · Total: 5
4-1
vs Florida Panthers
Mar 29, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 4
3-1
vs Chicago Blackhawks
Mar 27, 2026 · Margin: +5 · Total: 7
6-1
@ Toronto Maple Leafs
Mar 25, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 7
3-4
vs Ottawa Senators
Mar 23, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 3
1-2
vs Winnipeg Jets
Mar 22, 2026 · Margin: -1 · Total: 5
2-3
@ Columbus Blue Jackets
Mar 19, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs New Jersey Devils
Mar 18, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 9
3-6
vs Los Angeles Kings
Mar 16, 2026 · Margin: -3 · Total: 5
1-4
@ Minnesota Wild
Mar 14, 2026 · Margin: +2 · Total: 6
4-2