The Flames will play the Canadiens on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2025-26 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Calgary Flames and Montreal Canadiens. The puck hits the ice on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Calgary Flames currently have a 85.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens heading into this matchup with a 93.67 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Calgary Flames - The Calgary Flames have a 6-13-2 record as an away team, ranking them 10th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Calgary Flames now rank 1st for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens start this game with a 10-9-1 record as a home team. That puts them 6th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 3rd for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the Calgary Flames rank 23rd (112) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 5th (141) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Calgary Flames rank 12th (126) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Montreal Canadiens, they've given up 141 goals this season, ranking them 4th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Calgary Flames have a 2-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 2-4 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Calgary Flames have a 18-20-4 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 23-13-6 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Best Flames at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog Calgary Flames | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Calgary Flames | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Calgary Flames are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Calgary Flames are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
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Flames
Canadiens
1/07/26 7:38pm EST | +125-150 |
- Calgary Flames bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for Calgary Flames is 44.44%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 60%.
Calgary Flames at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Flames
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/07/26 7:38pm EST | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Flames
Total Goals
CGY at MTL 1/07/26 7:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
CGY at MTL 1/07/26 7:38pm EST | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
CGY at MTL 1/07/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +4500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nick Suzuki
To Score 3 Goals
CGY at MTL 1/07/26 7:38pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 57 | 32 | 17 | 8 | 0.561 | 72 | 30 | 199 | 187 | +12.0 | 16-11-1 | 16-6-7 | 2-4 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
| Calgary Flames | 56 | 23 | 27 | 6 | 0.411 | 52 | 21 | 142 | 169 | -27.0 | 15-10-4 | 8-17-2 | 2-2 | 4-4-2 | W1 |
Calgary Flames & Montreal Canadiens Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Calgary Flames Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Flames | +100000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +3000 Bet |
Calgary Flames & Montreal Canadiens Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 7:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Calgary Flames vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.