Montreal Canadiens defeat Dallas Stars 5-2: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · NHL · Montreal Canadiens 5, Dallas Stars 2

The Montreal Canadiens beat the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at American Airlines Center. The Montreal Canadiens covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 5.5, with 7 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars final score and game recap

The Montreal Canadiens led 3-1 after the first period and 4-2 after two periods. They outscored the Dallas Stars 1-0 in the third period. They led at the end of every period.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars?

The Montreal Canadiens covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs and won outright, by 3 goals.

The puck line opened and closed at Dallas Stars -1.5.

Did Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars go over or under the total?

The game went over: 7 goals combined against a closing total of 5.5, over by 1.5.

The total opened and closed at 5.5.

How did AiQ's Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars predictions do?

AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars game prop results: team totals and first period

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Montreal Canadiens at +148 and the Dallas Stars at -179. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Dallas Stars a 61% favorite. The Montreal Canadiens won as the underdog at +148: $148 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Dallas Stars, the price before the game was -175: priced below fair (−4.2% value).

This result left the Montreal Canadiens 8-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-3 at home, 5-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 8 times and under 4 times. That made it four straight wins for the Montreal Canadiens.

This result left the Dallas Stars 7-6 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-4 at home, 3-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 12 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 9 times. That made it two straight losses for the Dallas Stars.

What's next for Montreal Canadiens and Dallas Stars?

Next for the Montreal Canadiens: the Pittsburgh Penguins at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Dallas Stars: the Columbus Blue Jackets at home on Saturday, October 31, 2026.