Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers Prediction, 12/13/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs New York Rangers

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025

Location: Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

TV: MSG Network

Odds/Point Spread: Canadiens (-132) Rangers (+110)

Madison Square Garden is the site where the New York Rangers (15-13-4) will attempt to defeat the Montreal Canadiens (15-11-3) on Saturday. The odds on this game have Montreal at -132 while New York is at +110. The total is set at 6.5.

The Montreal Canadiens were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 6-1 defeat to the Lightning in their last outing. Montreal amassed 15 penalty minutes for this contest. Additionally, they had 4 chances with extra men on the ice and notched 1 goal. The Canadiens left a lot to be desired in terms of their offense in this loss. For the matchup, they tallied a score on 1 of the 27 shots they put on goal.

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At even strength, the Canadiens have allowed 82 goals while notching 70 as an offensive unit. Montreal Canadiens opponents have earned 92 power play opportunities (14th in the league) and have a total of 21 goals in those attempts. In relation to their scoring, the Montreal Canadiens have notched 91 goals (12th in the NHL) on the season and have given up 103. Montreal has taken 735 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 12.4%. For the current season, they have 33 points and their points percentage is sitting at .569. The Canadiens thus far have had 790 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .870. Montreal has accounted for 82 power play chances and they have added 21 goals during those chances, earning them a percentage of 25.61%.

Patrolling the crease for the game will be Sam Montembeault. Montembeault has taken the ice for 221 contests over the course of his NHL career. He has earned an overall mark of 85-90-29 and he started in 201 games. Opponents have scored 666 goals against Montembeault in his career and his goals against average per contest is 3.31. Montembeault has had 6,436 shot attempts taken against him and he has 5,770 saves. His save percentage is at .897 in his 10,952 minutes on the ice. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Montembeault has 104 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .517.

In their last outing, New York played the Blackhawks in a matchup where the Rangers took the loss by a final of 3-0. They had 3 attempts on the power play in this contest but were not able to net one. The Rangers earned 0 goals out of the 21 shots on goal they were seeking.

New York has taken 840 shots (16th in professional hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 9.76%, while allowing their opponents 920 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 80.90% on the other teams 89 power play tries, and their save percentage is 90.9%. They have a total of 72 power play opportunities and they have a power play rate of 18.06%. The Rangers have racked up 69 goals at even strength and 13 goals (30th in professional hockey) while on the power play. They have permitted 84 goals to be scored by way of 67 goals at even strength and 17 goals while they were shorthanded. So far this year, the New York Rangers have earned a total of 82 goals, 34 points, and a points percentage of .531.

On the other side of the ice you will find Igor Shesterkin protecting the goal. Shesterkin has a lifetime record of 174-98-25 and has been in net for 299 games. Shesterkin's quality start rate comes out to 63.3% and he has made 186 quality starts in his professional career. He has recorded 8,083 saves out of the 8,815 shots attempted, which gives him a percentage of .917. The opposition is averaging 2.49 goals per game and he has relinquished 732 goals altogether. He has been a starter 294 games and has played 14,585 mins.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Josh's Pick: Take New York (+110)

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