Toronto Maple Leafs defeat Montréal Canadiens on NHL Opening Night 2026/27
Miss
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Published on 28. September 2026
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Predicted for 29. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
The Toronto Maple Leafs host the Montréal Canadiens on NHL Opening Night (September 29, 2026) at Scotiabank Arena. FanDuel lines as of September 28, 2026 show Toronto favoured at –115 moneyline (~55% implied) vs. Montréal at +105. Puck line TOR –1.5 at –245 confirms home-team expectations. Toronto's deeper roster contrasts with Montréal's ongoing rebuild around Slafkovsky and Suzuki. Bookmaker odds imply ~55% for Toronto.
Data basis for this prediction
- FanDuel (Sportsgrid.com): Maple Leafs -115 / Canadiens +105, Puck Line TOR -1.5 (-245) (28.09.2026)
- NHL Opening Night Schedule 2026-27: Canadiens @ Maple Leafs, Scotiabank Arena, 7:00 PM ET (28.09.2026)
- Daily Faceoff – NHL Opening Week Schedule 2026 (28.09.2026)
Verdict: Miss
Montréal besiegte Toronto am 29. September 2026 mit 3:2 im Scotiabank Arena. Josh Anderson und Alexandre Carrier trafen je einmal und legten je einmal auf, Zachary Bolduc erzielte den dritten Treffer für die Canadiens. William Nylander antwortete für Toronto mit einem Doppelpack, doch Montréals Torwart Jakub Dobes hielt mit 25 Saves den Sieg fest. Quellen: ESPN (https://www.espn.com/nhl/game/_/gameId/401891827/canadiens-maple-leafs), NHL.com Game Recap (https://www.nhl.com/news/montreal-canadiens-toronto-maple-leafs-game-recap-september-29-2026).
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