The Montreal Canadiens are right back in action on Sunday, April 12, as they head south of the border to face the New York Islanders. The Isles are hanging onto playoff hopes by a thread, while the Canadiens are fighting for the Atlantic Division crown along with home ice advantage.
My Canadiens vs. Islanders predictions and NHL picks suggest fans may be treated to a high-scoring thriller in Long Island, with some of the Habs' usual suspects eager to right the ship after a tough loss at home last night.
Canadiens vs Islanders prediction
Canadiens vs Islanders best bet: Juraj Slafkovsky o0.5 Assists (+110)
Montreal Canadiens forward Juraj Slafkovsky has emerged as one of the game's premier power forwards. The young Slovak has 10 assists in his last 12 games and 13 in his last 16. He has four helpers across an active three-game streak.
This matchup is right up Slaf's alley, as he torched the Islanders with two goals and four points on March 21.
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Canadiens vs Islanders same-game parlay
The Canadiens' blue line took a massive hit last night as Noah Dobson will likely miss extended time with an injury.
Cue Lane Hutson, who already ranks second in the NHL in blocked shots since the last time these teams played, as he'll be expected to step up in Dobson's absence.
The sophomore blueliner has blocked 25 shots in his last 11 games.
Although the Isles rank 24th in goals scored, they've actually hit the Over in five of their last seven. Furthermore, these teams have hit the Over in three straight and in eight of their last 10 meetings.
Canadiens vs Islanders SGP
- Juraj Slafkovaky Over 0.5 assists
- Lane Hutson Over 1.5 blocked shots
- Over 6.5
Canadiens vs Islanders odds
- Moneyline: Canadiens -110 | Islanders -110
- Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-275) | Islanders -1.5 (+220)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+110) | Under 6.5 (-130)
Canadiens vs Islanders trend
The Over has hit in three straight meetings, and in eight of the last 10. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Islanders.
How to watch Canadiens vs Islanders
| Location | UBS Arena, Elmont, NY |
| Date | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 6:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | TSN2 |
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