Previous Meetings

The last time these two teams met saw the New York Rangers walk away as 5-2 winners, but the Montreal Canadiens have beaten the New York Rangers on 30 out of 51 occasions, so they are the side with the knowledge when it comes to being able to beat their opponents. In the last 10 meetings between these two, the Montreal Canadiens have won on 7 occasions, so they are the team with the bit between the teeth and New York Rangers will need to come up with something special on the night to ensure the playing field is a lot more level.

Will the Montreal CanadiensHave Too Much for the New York Rangers?

It’s quite obvious the Montreal Canadiens are the better team currently as recent form would suggest, and that could give them the confidence they need going into this game to make sure they come away with the win. They know the New York Rangers will be doing everything in their power to ensure victory, so we could see the Montreal Canadiens try and take advantage of any mistakes they make. The Montreal Canadiens are currently one of the in-form teams, but they are coming in on the back of a busy week and that could give the New York Rangers the edge as they have been well rested. Whatever happens, we could be in for a thrilling encounter that consists of plenty of goals.

Will the Comeback Against Columbus Blue Jackets Give the New York Rangers the Edge?

The New York Rangers are currently exploding with confidence, and the comeback win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on the weekend will give them even more confidence knowing they can beat the top sides. The New York Rangers were 4-1 down at one point in the game against the Blue Jackets, so to be able to win the game 5-4 with 16.5 seconds on the clock is a breath of fresh air. The Montreal Canadiens are currently top of the Atlantic Division, so the New York Rangers will be hopeful they can continue their good form and give the Montreal Canadiens a good game.

What do the Bookmakers Think of this Encounter?

The bookmakers already have the Montreal Canadiens as favourites to top their division come the end of the playoffs, and they also have them as favourites to beat the New York Rangers this coming weekend. If you are looking to get your bets in on this game, you will want to have a look at Bookmaker Ratings first to do a bit of research to ensure you have a good bookmaker to bet with.

Whatever happens this weekend, the game itself is likely to feature plenty of goals so it will be a great watch for a neutral hockey fan. The New York Rangers have the winning mentality at the moment to get the win against them, but the Montreal Canadiens are also in fine form so we could see an epic game between two top sides.