New York Rangers vs. Montreal Canadiens, Picks and Prediction, Saturday, October 18, 2025
Use Code SSWC The New York Rangers are on the road to play the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, October 18 at 7 p.m. ET. New York (2-3-1) is coming off a 2-1 OT loss to the Maple Leafs on Thursday, while the Canadiens (4-1) are coming off a 3-2 OT win over the Predators on Thursday. Continue reading for our Rangers vs. Canadiens prediction.
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Rangers Offense Off To Slow Start
New York has struggled offensively this season as the Rangers lost 2-1 on Thursday against Toronto. New York has been shut out in three games this season and ranks 30th in the NHL in goals per game at 2.0. They are also 23rd on the power play at 14.3%. In the loss to the Maple Leafs, New York was led by Juuso Parssinen, who had the lone goal, while Braden Schneider had the assist.
The Rangers will start Igor Shesterkin, who's 2-2-1 with a 1.00 GAA and a .962 SV% as he's been stellar this season. Shesterkin has allowed 1 or fewer in four of his five starts this season. In his career against the Canadiens, he's 5-1 with a 1.99 GAA and a .931 SV%.
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In terms of injuries, center Vincent Trocheck, who produced 26 goals and 33 assists last season, is questionable with an upper-body injury and has not played since Oct. 9.
Canadiens Rally for OT Win
Montreal is off to a hot start as the Canadiens rallied for an overtime win over the Predators on Thursday to win their fourth straight game. The Canadiens were led by Cole Caufield, who had the tying goal in the dying seconds and scored the OT winner with less than five seconds to go. Oliver Kapanen had the other goal. Lane Hutson had two assists, while Kaiden Guhle, Mike Matheson, and Nick Suzuki all had one assist.
The Habs rank sixth in the NHL with 3.8 goals per game and 20th in power play percentage at 17.6. They are also 20th in the penalty kill at 78.6%.
The Canadiens are expected to start Samuel Montembeault, who's 2-1 with a 2.97 GAA and a .870 SV% this season. At home this season, Montembeault is 1-0 with a 3.80 GAA and an .818 SV%. He's 4-3-1 with a 4.04 GAA and a .880 SV% in his career against the Rangers.
Rangers vs. Canadiens Pick
Money line Pick for Rangers vs. Canadiens
- Rangers ML -102 (5 units)
Although New York's offense has struggled, this is a good spot for the Rangers on the money line. Shesterkin has been stellar in the net, and he should continue that success against the Canadiens. Montembeault, meanwhile, has struggled this season, and this is a good spot for New York's offense to get back on track and help the Rangers get the win.
Over/Under Pick for Rangers vs. Canadiens
- Over 5.5 goals -125 (4 units)
The over is a good spot here as both offenses should start to catch on fire, as Montembeault's struggles will continue, as this is a good spot for over to cash, as this seems like a 4-2 type of win for the Rangers. New York will likely get an empty net goal as well to help the over cash.
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