Montreal Canadiens Team Record, Trades, Team Analysis and NHL Prediction

This season is truly exciting, as the Montreal Canadiens demonstrate remarkable determination and skill on the ice. With games unfolding, staying informed about every thrilling moment is essential. The Canadiens are relentlessly pursuing their next victory. Check here for the latest Montreal Canadiens’ standings, stats, and the latest odds. Stay engaged as they strive for glory and aim to secure their next trophy!

Montreal Canadiens Record – Last Season Recap

The Montreal Canadiens’ record in 2023-24 was a slight step in the right direction. Montreal improved from its previous season and went over its projected regular-season point total. However, the Canadiens also won fewer games and were far from a playoff team.

Final 2023-24 Record:

The team cashed on several Montreal Canadiens odds including going over its projected point total of 71.5 with 76 points. Montreal had the best puck line record of 53-29 thanks to consistently being in one-goal games. Its 16 overtime/shootout losses also led the NHL (tied with the Islanders).

Top Performers:

Center Nick Suzuki was also a solid NHL pick to go over his point totals as he finished with career-highs in scoring: 33 goals and 44 assists for 77 points. Cole Caufield finished second with 65 points while defenseman Mike Matheson had 62. Most promising is how all three played the full 82 games.

Montreal Canadiens Trades (Additions and Subtractions)

Montreal hardly made NHL news with its offseason moves (or lack thereof). Other than a few trades and signings, Montreal enters the 2024-25 season with the same team.

Key Departures:

• F Tanner Pearson
• D Jonathan Kovacevic

Key Additions:

• F Patrik Laine

The notable Montreal Canadiens trade sees Laine’s arrival from Columbus. The former 44-goal scorer starts on the injury reserve but is expected to revitalize the team’s offense. Montreal finished 26th in scoring and 27th on the power play last season.

Canadiens Prediction for the 2024-25 NHL Season

The Montreal Canadiens predictions have them at 77.5 via the sportsbook’s preseason point total. Montreal has not finished with more than 71 points since the 2018-19 season. However, Montreal has also progressively increased its point totals in the past three seasons.

Regular Season Wins Prediction

Montreal needs to do better than its 20 regulation wins if it is to finish with more than 77 points. The 20 wins were the fourth-fewest in the NHL and the 30 wins were the second-fewest overall in the Eastern Conference.

Playoff Chances

The Canadiens should improve but are still unlikely to make the postseason per the latest NHL Playoff odds. Montreal’s key is to maintain its health and to be more consistent. Montreal also needs to improve its scoring and special teams.

Key Players to Watch

Forward Juraj Slafkovsky should continue to develop. The former first-overall pick finished with 20 goals and 50 points last season. Sam Montembeault will also be critical in goal. Montreal has not had a solid presence here since Carey Price stepped away.

Coaching Analysis

Martin St. Louis enters his third full season with Montreal. While he has pressure to lead the team back to the playoffs, his main focus is to oversee the development of Montreal’s young stars. Any incremental gains Montreal makes are a bonus.

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