New York Islanders vs Montreal Canadiens

New York Islanders and Montreal Canadiens have met 50 times — New York Islanders won 20, Montreal Canadiens won 30, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2009. Montreal Canadiens leads the head-to-head with 30 victories from 50 meetings. A combined 287 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 5.74 per match (128 for the home side, 159 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 43 matches (86%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 47 games (94%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 7–3 in 2026.