- The Montreal Canadiens (+170) are predicted to miss the postseason.
- As of March 26, Montreal owns a one-point advantage for the second wild card spot.
- A postseason berth would mark Montreal’s first playoff appearance since 2020.
For the first time since their Stanley Cup Final run in 2020, the Montreal Canadiens find themselves with a chance to reach the postseason.
As of March 26, Montreal sits fifth in the Atlantic division. However, the Canadiens occupy the second wild card spot with 75 points through 70 games.
That gives Montreal a one-point advantage over the Islanders, who have played 70 games, and the Rangers, who have played 72 contests.
NHL Playoff Chances: Will Montreal Make the Playoffs?
Based on current NHL odds from the BetMGM online sportsbook, the Canadiens (+170) are predicted to miss the postseason.
On March 20, Montreal’s implied probability of reaching the 2025 playoffs comes in at 39.2% with a price of +155. But the Canadiens’ recent results have seen the team slip from +155 to +170, an implied probability of 37%.
In terms of comparing that price to other Eastern Conference teams, Montreal sits third on the odds board.
Here’s a look at the remaining Eastern Conference teams and their current prices to make the playoffs:
- New Jersey Devils: -3000
- Ottawa Senators: -3000
- Montreal Canadiens: +170
- New York Islanders: +200
- New York Rangers: +325
- Columbus Blue Jackets: +400
- Detroit Red Wings: +1300
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