Montreal Canadiens vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Picks and Prediction for Thursday, December 11th, 2025
Use Code WWWC The Montreal Canadiens (15-11-3, 13-16 PL, 20-7-2 O/U) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-7, 20-8 PL, 13-12-3 O/U) in an Eastern Conference showdown on Thursday evening, and we have everything you need to know and the prediction. The Canadiens dropped a home meeting against the Lightning on Tuesday. The Penguins sustained a home defeat by the Ducks in their previous action. The Canadiens posted a 2-1 record against the Penguins last season.
Can the Penguins avoid a third straight defeat on Thursday evening? Check out the Penguins vs. Canadiens prediction. Nobody does it better when it comes to NHL Picks!
Montreal Begins Road Trip on Thursday
The Montreal Canadiens are searching for their 16th win of the season. Montreal was one of the hottest teams in the NHL in the first month, but has been hit or miss since. They have dropped to third in the division but are only three points out of the top spot. The Canadiens stand at 2-3 in their past five games. This includes a 3-2 road defeat at the hands of the Maple Leafs, along with a home win against the Blues. The Habs had a tough one on Tuesday. They were charged with a 6-1 home defeat against the Lightning.
Cole Caufield is having a great season. The 24-year-old winger has netted five points this month but was kept off the scoresheet on Tuesday. Caifield has 31 points on the season. Nick Suzuki is also a huge scoring threat. The 26-year-old center has delivered five points in his past five games. The 26-year-old captain has issued 33 points on the year.
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Ivan Demidov is one of the better rookies in the NHL. The 19-year-old has cooled a bit this month, going five straight games without scoring. Demidov has registered six goals along with 17 assists on the year. Lane Hutson is another talented young player. The 21-year-old defenseman has two points this month and 22 points on the year. The 21-year-old defenseman logs massive minutes, averaging 23 minutes of ice per game. He has a -3 rating.
The Canadiens' goaltending has been an issue at times. They continue to share the duties in the net with Sam Montembeault and Jakub Dobes. Montembeault has issued a 3.65 GAA and an .857 save % on the season. Dobes has stronger numbers, recording a 3.15 GAA and an .887 save %, accompanied by a 10-5-2 record. He is expected to be in the net in this one.
Montreal has a potent offense, averaging 3.1 goals per game, ranking them 10th. The Canadiens are conceding an average of 3.6 goals, placing them 30th in the NHL.
Pittsburgh Rebounds in Home Win
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the midst of a five-game homestand. Pittsburgh has been better than many expected this season and is in good shape in the standings. They stand in third place in a tough Metro division, five points out of the top spot. Pittsburgh is 2-1-2 in its past five games. They posted a road win against the Lightning last week and have cooled down this week. The Penguins were hit with a 3-2 shootout road loss by the Stars and dropped another narrow one in a 4-3 shootout home defeat against the Ducks on Tuesday evening.
Sidney Crosby is having another outstanding season. The veteran center and captain of the squad has managed six points in his past five games. Crosby has 31 points on the year. The same can be said for Evgeni Malkin. The 39-year-old center has amassed five points this month. Malkin has reported 29 points. He has hit the IR with an injury.
Anthony Mantha has been a surprise this season. The veteran winger has three points in his last five games. Mantha was once a top prospect but has not been a threat until now. He has 17 points on the year. Ben Kindel is having a promising rookie season. The rookie defenseman has posted 10 points and a -8 rating. He averages 15 minutes of ice time. Justin Brazeau and Noel Acciari are out with injuries
The Penguins have benefited from steady goaltending most of the season. Arturs Silvos has played in 12 games, posting a 2.98 GAA and an .900 save %. Tristen Jarry is the #1 goalie. The 30-year-old net minder has been dominant, sporting a 2.54 GAA and a .913 save %, accompanied by a 9-2-1 record on the season.
Pittsburgh is scoring an average of 3.1 goals per game, ranking them 10th. The Penguins are playing sharp defense, conceding an average of just 2.7 goals, placing them ninth in the NHL.
Canadiens vs. Penguins Pick
Spread Pick for Canadiens vs. Penguins
- Montreal Canadiens +110 (5 units)
The Montreal Canadiens have been one of the better road teams in the NHL. They are 3-1-1 in their past five road games and stand five games above .500 on the road this season. The Pittsburgh Penguins have been hit or miss after a hot start. They have dropped two games in a row and are only 5-5 in their past ten games after a home loss against the Ducks on Tuesday.
Furthermore, Pittsburgh is playing without Evgeni Malkin, who has been one of their best players. The Penguins have been shaky, squandering 18 goals in their past five games. The Penguins have only won 6 of their 13 home games, and I expect another home defeat in this one.
Over/Under Pick for Canadiens vs. Penguins
- Over 6.5 (5 units)
I expect plenty of scoring. Montreal has been one of the best offensive teams in the NHL this season, ranking 10th in goals per game. They are producing when on the road, netting 15 goals in their past five road games.
In addition, Pittsburgh has a potent power play that ranks 1st in the entire NHL. This is key against a weak Canadiens PK that has been among the worst all season, standing 25th in the NHL. Pittsburgh has scored 16 goals in its past five games. The over is a convincing 6-1-1 in the Canadiens’ past eight road games.
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