One of the most interesting matches of the NHL game day will give us a bright confrontation between Montreal and Rangers. The start of the game of these teams is scheduled for October 17 at 02:00 Moscow time. Our portal has prepared its forecast for this confrontation for you.
Montreal Canadiens
Last season, unexpectedly for everyone, Montreal made it to the Stanley Cup finals, but could not get the main trophy. The team's composition has noticeably weakened, many leaders of last season preferred to continue their careers in more promising projects, because it will be extremely difficult for Canadians to even get into the playoffs. Also, Price will miss the start of the season, which will hit the team's reliability in defense. Now the Canadians are giving out a series of defeats, losing in the last meeting even to the modest Buffalo 5:1.
New York Rangers
Last season, the Rangers players frankly failed and were unable to reach the playoffs, which led to changes in the squad, and a new coach was hired. The offseason was spent on extending their promising players, including the goalkeeper, Shesterkin. There were also good exchanges and signings to the markets, because at least such a team must enter the playoffs. The Rangers failed at the start of the season, losing to Washington and Dallas, but the team demonstrates a high-quality game built on fast attacks.
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Injuries:
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Montreal - Price (knee injury), Puckett (upper body injury).
Rangers - Blaise (upper body injury).
Statistics and figures
- The last match between these teams ended with a 2-5 victory for the Rangers.
- Montreal has a bad streak of four consecutive defeats.
- He has lost only twice to Rangers in his last five matches.
Forecast
The clear favorite in this confrontation looks like Rangers, which demonstrates good hockey, and also has a much better selection of performers. "Montreal" is clearly out of shape now, the team has lost a lot of leaders, and also has to play with a backup goalkeeper. I think Rangers will win here.