The Eastern Conference’s fourth-ranked squad, the Montreal Canadiens (36-19-10), host the fourth-ranked unit from the Western Conference, the Anaheim Ducks (36-27-3), on Sunday, March 15 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this showdown with a look at who we project to emerge with the victory in Sunday’s contest.

The Ducks’ offense has put up 32 goals in their past 10 games, while their defense has allowed 33 goals. They have registered 36 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (13.9%). They are 6-4-0 over those contests.

Canadiens vs. Ducks Predictions for Sunday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Canadiens 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Canadiens (-147)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Canadiens Splits and Trends

The Canadiens are 11-10-21 in overtime contests as part of a 36-19-10 overall record.
Montreal is 15-5-5 (35 points) in its 25 games decided by one goal.
In the four games this season the Canadiens recorded just one goal, they’ve finished 1-3-0 (two points).
Montreal has taken five points from the nine games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-6-1 record).
The Canadiens have scored more than two goals in 49 games (33-7-9, 75 points).
In the 20 games when Montreal has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 15-4-1 to record 31 points.
In the 26 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Montreal is 12-12-2 (26 points).
The Canadiens have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 21-6-8 (50 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks have a 36-27-3 record this season and are 15-3-18 in matchups that have needed overtime.
Anaheim has earned 27 points (12-4-3) in its 19 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
In nine games this season when the Ducks ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-7-1).
When Anaheim has scored two goals this season, they’ve earned eight points (4-5-0 record).
The Ducks have scored at least three goals 43 times, earning 64 points from those matchups (31-10-2).
This season, Anaheim has recorded a single power-play goal in 18 games has a record of 14-2-2 in those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 20-13-1 (41 points).
The Ducks’ opponents have had more shots in 27 games. The Ducks finished 14-11-2 in those matchups (30 points).

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Canadiens vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

When: Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Where: Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec

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