The Montreal Canadiens continue their annual California road trip by visiting the Anaheim Ducks on Friday, March 6. This marks the first meeting between these two young, offensively-minded teams this season.
My Canadiens vs. Ducks predictions and NHL picks suggest that a recent promotion into the Habs' top-six for Alex Newhook will earn him ample opportunity to hit the scoresheet in this potential barnburner.
Canadiens vs Ducks prediction
Canadiens vs Ducks best bet: Alex Newhook Over 0.5 points (+135)
Alex Newhook has at least a point in all three games since returning from an ankle injury that sidelined him for nearly four months. He has 16 points in 20 games this season and scored twice against San Jose a game ago.
His playing style matches up perfectly against a flawed Anaheim Ducks defense that allows the third-most goals in the league.
He'll play up alongside Ivan Demidov and Oliver Kapanen tonight. There's a massive disparity in this +135 pricing, and the Newfoundland native hasn't lost a step. Perhaps, he's even gained one.
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Ivan Demidov and Newhook displayed promising chemistry before Newhook was injured in November. Now they're back together and appear poised to take advantage of a gunky and inexperienced defensive core in Orange County (hence this morning's sudden John Carlson trade).
As per usual, Mike Matheson continues to minute-munch on the Habs' blue line. His 24:45 of ice time per game ranks ninth in the NHL, and he's cleared two shots on goal in nine of his last 11. Anaheim ranks 22nd in shots allowed, so expect the Quebec native to take advantage.
Canadiens vs Ducks SGP
- Alex Newhook Over 0.5 points
- Ivan Demidov Over 0.5 points
- Mike Matheson Over 1.5 shots
Canadiens vs Ducks odds
- Moneyline: Canadiens -110 | Ducks -110
- Puck Line: Canadiens -1.5 (+205) | Ducks +1.5 (-250)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-130) | Under 6.5 (+110)
Canadiens vs Ducks trend
Montreal has won three of the last four head-to-head meetings. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Ducks.
How to watch Canadiens vs Ducks
| Location | Honda Center, Anaheim, CA |
| Date | Friday, March 6, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 9:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN2, Victory+ |
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