The Islanders will play the Canadiens on Thursday, February 26th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 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 New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens. The puck hits the ice on Thursday, February 26th, 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 New York Islanders currently have a 92.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Montreal Canadiens heading into this matchup with a 94.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away New York Islanders - The New York Islanders have a 16-11-3 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the New York Islanders now rank 7th for away team losses.
- Home Montreal Canadiens - The Montreal Canadiens start this game with a 16-11-1 record as a home team. That puts them 4th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 6th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2025-26 NHL season, the New York Islanders rank 17th (169) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Montreal Canadiens, currently rank 2nd (199) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The New York Islanders rank 20th (162) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Montreal Canadiens, they've given up 187 goals this season, ranking them 8th 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 New York Islanders have a 4-5 shootout win-loss record, with the Montreal Canadiens owning a 2-4 shootout record.
- Team Records - The New York Islanders have a 32-21-5 record and the Montreal Canadiens hold a 32-17-8 at this point in the 2025-26 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Islanders at 32-21-5 with a 0.552 win percentage and 69 points...Canadiens at 32-17-8 with a 0.561 win percentage and 72 points...Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins...
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Best Islanders at Canadiens Odds
| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog New York Islanders | Favorite Montreal Canadiens |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Montreal Canadiens are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the New York Islanders are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -118 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -102 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Montreal Canadiens are -1.5 +165 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the New York Islanders are +1.5 -200 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Islanders
Canadiens
2/26/26 7:08pm EST | +120-145 |
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 45.45%.
- Montreal Canadiens bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for Montreal Canadiens is 59.18%.
New York Islanders at Montreal Canadiens Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Islanders
Canadiens
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
2/26/26 7:08pm EST | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Canadiens
Total Goals
NYI at MTL 2/26/26 7:08pm EST | 3.5 o +1053.5 u -145Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
NYI at MTL 2/26/26 7:08pm EST | 3 o +1053 u -145Bet |
Bo Horvat
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at MTL 2/26/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +8000Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cole Caufield
To Score 3 Goals
NYI at MTL 2/26/26 7:08pm EST | Yes +5500Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montreal Canadiens | 66 | 36 | 20 | 10 | 0.545 | 82 | 34 | 233 | 220 | +13.0 | 18-13-2 | 18-7-8 | 2-5 | 5-3-2 | L2 |
| New York Islanders | 67 | 38 | 24 | 5 | 0.567 | 81 | 34 | 197 | 191 | +6.0 | 18-11-2 | 20-13-3 | 4-5 | 7-3-0 | W1 |
New York Islanders & 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.
New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +5500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Canadiens | +3500 Bet |
New York Islanders & 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 New York Islanders 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 Thursday, February 26th, 2026 at 7:08 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 New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the New York Islanders 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.
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