Canadiens vs Rangers Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game
Our Canadiens vs. Rangers predictions and NHL picks for Thursday, April 2 are calling for another Cole Caufield goal.
Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . Tonight's matchup between the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers will tell the tale of two extremes in a busy Eastern Conference.
The Canadiens are scorching hot, winners of six straight, while the Rangers are the only team in the East eliminated from playoff contention. My Canadiens vs. Rangers predictions and NHL picks lean into this sobering reality for the Rangers, as Cole Caufield & Co.
will look to gain some ground with the Atlantic Division crown very much in sight on Thursday, April 2. Canadiens vs Rangers prediction Canadiens vs Rangers best bet: Cole Caufield anytime goal (+130) Death, taxes, and Cole Caufield finding the back of the net. The diminutive winger has scored more than anyone in 2026, notching an astounding 26 goals in his last 26 games .
He's scored in three straight and has seven in his last six. Tonight, he faces a lowly New York Rangers squad that ranks near the bottom in effectively all defensive metrics . He's just three goals shy of the illustrious half-century mark — a feat that has eluded all Montreal Canadiens players for over 35 years.