Ducks vs. Canadiens Prediction & Picks - March 6

The Anaheim Ducks (34-24-3) host the Montreal Canadiens (33-18-9) at Honda Center on Friday, March 6 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Ducks took down the New York Islanders 5-1 in their last outing, while the Canadiens are coming off a 7-5 loss to the San Jose Sharks.

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Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in Friday's matchup.

In the past 10 contests, the Canadiens have recorded a 5-3-2 record after totaling 41 total goals (nine power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 31.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 31 goals in those games.

Ducks vs. Canadiens Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this contest predicts a final tally of Ducks 4, Canadiens 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Ducks (-110)
• Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.8 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Ducks Splits and Trends

• The Ducks (34-24-3 overall) have a 14-3-17 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• In the 19 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 12-4-3 record (good for 27 points).
• The nine times this season the Ducks ended a game with only one goal, they went 1-7-1 (three points).
• Anaheim has scored a pair of goals in nine games this season (4-5-0 record, eight points).
• The Ducks have scored three or more goals 40 times, and are 29-9-2 in those games (to record 60 points).
• In the 17 games when Anaheim has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it registered 28 points after finishing 13-2-2.
• In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Anaheim is 18-12-1 (37 points).
• The Ducks have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 14-9-2 (30 points).

Canadiens Splits and Trends

• The Canadiens have a 33-18-9 record this season and are 11-9-20 in games that have required overtime.
• Montreal has earned 31 points (13-5-5) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Canadiens scored only one goal in four games and they've earned two points (1-3-0) in those contests.
• When Montreal has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned five points (2-5-1 record).
• The Canadiens have scored three or more goals in 45 games, earning 68 points from those contests.
• Montreal has scored a lone power-play goal in 17 games this season and has registered 26 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Montreal has posted a record of 11-11-2 (24 points).
• The Canadiens' opponents have had more shots in 32 games. The Canadiens went 19-6-7 in those contests (45 points).

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Ducks vs. Canadiens Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Honda Center in Anaheim, California

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