Montreal Canadiens defeat Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · NHL · Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Montreal Canadiens 5
The Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Bell Centre. The Pittsburgh Penguins covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 9 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens final score and game recap
It was 2-2 after the first period. The Montreal Canadiens won the second period 3-1 to lead 5-3 after two periods. The Pittsburgh Penguins outscored the Montreal Canadiens 1-0 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins): 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Erik Karlsson (Pittsburgh Penguins): 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Josh Anderson (Montreal Canadiens): 2 goals, 1 assist.
- Chris Kreider (Montreal Canadiens): 1 goal, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens?
The Pittsburgh Penguins covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Montreal Canadiens -1.5.
Did Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens go over or under the total?
The game went over: 9 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 2.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Montreal Canadiens to win at -125, a win (+$80 on a $100 bet).
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Pittsburgh Penguins team total 2.5: the over, paying -196, with 4 scored.
- Montreal Canadiens team total 2.5: the over, paying -230, with 5 scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -160, with 4 goals scored.
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Montreal Canadiens odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Pittsburgh Penguins at +102 and the Montreal Canadiens at -122. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Montreal Canadiens a 53% favorite. The Montreal Canadiens won as the favorite at -122: $81.97 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Montreal Canadiens, the price before the game was -125: priced below fair (−3.7% value).
Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-9 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-2 at home, 1-7 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Pittsburgh Penguins.
This result left the Montreal Canadiens 9-5 in the 2026-27 regular season (4-3 at home, 5-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 4 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 9 times and under 4 times. That made it five straight wins for the Montreal Canadiens.
What's next for Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens?
Next for the Pittsburgh Penguins: the Vegas Golden Knights at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Next for the Montreal Canadiens: the Winnipeg Jets at home on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.