Winnipeg Jets vs Montreal Canadiens, Picks and Prediction, Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Winnipeg Jets face the Montreal Canadiens with both teams heading in opposite directions to begin the season. The Jets are 13-12, and five losses in their last six games have them in sixth place in the Central Division. The Canadiens are 13-8-3 and have the third-best record in the Atlantic Division. Who will win this matchup? Check out our Jets vs Canadiens prediction!
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Winnipeg hopes defense improves
The Jets are having a rough season despite their offense stepping up and scoring 3.04 goals per game. Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele have scored 26 goals and 36 assists to lead the top line while defensemen Josh Morrissey and Dylan DeMelo have added six goals and 28 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has let the Jets down, allowing 3.00 goals per game with 23 goals in the last six games. Morrissey and DeMelo have combined for 4.3 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to find open shots on the net at will. Moreover, with Connor Hellebuyck out, the Jets have had to turn to Eric Comrie as their goaltender, and he’s played poorly, allowing 16 goals in the last five starts.
Key injury report for Jets
- Connor Hellebuyck (knee) is out for four to six weeks. Is the starting goaltender for the Jets and had 6.6 goals saved above average.
Canadiens are led by a great offense
The Canadiens are having a solid season with their offense leading the way, scoring 3.42 goals per game. Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and Ivan Demidov have scored 27 goals and 50 assists to lead the top two lines while Noah Dobson and Lane Hutson have added seven goals and 29 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The offense has stepped up but the defense has struggled, allowing 3.54 goals per game. Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson have combined for 3.1 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents to fire shots on the net at will. What’s caused the unit to unravel is the play in the net with Jakub Dobes letting them down lately, allowing 19 goals in his last five starts while allowing seven goals in the latest game he played.
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Key injury report for Canadiens
- Alex Newhook (ankle) was placed on injured reserve. Had six goals and six assists.
- Kirby Dach (foot) was placed on injured reserve. Had five goals and two assists.
- Kaiden Guhle (lower body) will miss eight to 10 weeks. Is a key part of the defense.
Jets vs Canadiens Pick
Money Line Pick For Jets vs Canadiens
- Canadiens (-110) (4 units)
The Jets have been a mess since Connor Hellebuyck went down, and I see the Canadiens taking over this game on both ends because of it. The Canadiens should find the back of the net at will against the Jets, who have allowed 22 goals in the last six games, with Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, and the rest of the forward unit controlling the puck in the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Canadiens should limit the Jets offense with Noah Dobson and Mike Matheson stepping up at the blue line and cutting off angles to the net while limiting shooting lanes, allowing goaltender Jakub Dobes to make plenty of big saves. The Canadiens should win the game with a strong performance on their home ice.
Take the Canadiens money line as home Favorites.
Over/Under Pick For Jets vs Canadiens
- Over 6.5 (5 Units)
Both defenses have been terrible and I see this game being a high-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Jets should create plenty of scoring chances against the Canadiens, who allow 3.54 goals per game, with Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone while creating open shots with quick passes. The Canadiens, who average 3.42 goals per game, should run up the score against Eric Comrie, who has allowed 16 goals in his last five starts, with Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield, Ivan Demidov, and the rest of the forward unit overwhelming the Jets with speed in all three zones while creating open shots with effective puck movement as Noah Dobson and Lane Hutson fire shots on the net from the blue line. The Over should cover in a high-scoring game with both offenses stepping up.
Take the Over on 6.5 goals.
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