Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets Prediction, 2/4/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Montreal Canadiens vs Winnipeg Jets

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Location: Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, MB

TV: TSN3

Canada Life Centre is where the Winnipeg Jets (22-25-8) will go up against the Montreal Canadiens (31-17-8) on Wednesday.

The Montreal Canadiens had a rough game after their 4-3 defeat to the Wild their last time out. The Canadiens had a middle of the road offensive output in this defeat. In the game, they converted 3 out of the 20 shots they put on net. Additionally, they had 1 chance with the advantage but weren't able to score a goal. Montreal recorded 6 minutes in the box in this matchup.

When discussing scoring goals, the Montreal Canadiens have earned 192 goals (3rd in the NHL) this year and have surrendered 182. For the current season, they sit with 70 points and their points % is .625. Montreal has accounted for 161 power play opportunities and they have notched 38 goals out of those attempts, garnering them a percentage of 23.60%. While playing at even strength, the Canadiens let the opposition score 140 goals while getting 154 as an offensive unit. Montreal has attempted 1,469 shots and holds a shot percentage of 13.1%. The Canadiens so far have had 1,522 shots attempted against them and hold a save percentage of .880. Montreal Canadiens opponents have totaled 182 power play tries (4th in the league) and have come away with 42 goals in those attempts.

The player guarding the cage in this matchup is Sam Montembeault. Over the course of his career, Montembeault has 107 quality starts and his quality starts rate sits at .514. His save percentage is at .896 for his 10,969 mins guarding the cage. Montembeault has had 6,633 shot attempts against him and has recorded 5,945 total saves. The opposition has scored 688 goals against Montembeault in his pro career and his goals against average per contest is 3.31. He has amassed an overall record of 89-92-30 and he started in 208 games. Montembeault has participated in 228 games throughout his hockey career.

Their last time out, Winnipeg faced the Stars in a matchup where the Jets went home in defeat by a score of 4-3. They had 3 chances on the power play in this game and converted 1 out of those chances. The Jets tallied 3 goals out of the 27 shots on goal they were seeking.

Winnipeg has taken 1,434 shots (26th in pro hockey) and has earned a shooting percentage of 11.02%, while allowing the other team 1,543 shots. They have a penalty kill percentage of 79.39% on their opponents 165 power play tries, and their save percentage is currently 89.1%. They have a total of 153 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 18.95%. The Jets have accumulated 129 goals at even strength and 29 goals (22nd in the league) while on the power play. They have allowed 168 goals to be scored by way of 134 goals at even strength and 34 goals while they had less men on the ice. Over the course of the season, the Winnipeg Jets have accumulated 158 goals, 52 points, in addition to a points percentage of .473.

Across the ice you will find Connor Hellebuyck patrolling the crease. His opposition is averaging 2.53 goals per contest and he has surrendered 1,502 goals in total. Hellebuyck's quality start percentage comes out to 59.9% and he has made 355 quality starting assignments in his pro career. He has been a starter 593 contests and has been on the ice for 30,191 minutes. Hellebuyck has accumulated a career mark of 335-200-51 and has played in 603 games. He has racked up 16,535 stops out of the 18,037 shots attempted, giving him a save percentage of .917.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Montreal

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