Montreal can win without an Oliver Kapanen assist, and St. Louis can lose while Pavel Buchnevich still puts a shot on goal. Those two modest requests give tonight’s Canadiens parlay picks a different feel from a collection of goalscorer bets.
Kapanen has finished without an assist in 47 of his 55 Canadiens wins since last season began. Buchnevich has reached one shot in 43 of his 50 Blues losses. Side & Support compares those result-specific records and prices so you can decide which contribution belongs alongside a Montreal win.
Two props to weigh with a Canadiens win
Records cover each player’s games for his current team since the start of the 2025–26 season, including the playoffs.
| Player & prop | Odds | With this result | All games |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Kapanen under 0.5 assists |
−300 | 85.5% 47 of 55 MTL wins |
87.1% 81 of 93 games |
| Pavel Buchnevich 1+ shot on goal |
−450 | 86.0% 43 of 50 STL losses |
84.6% 77 of 91 games |
Oliver Kapanen: under 0.5 assists
Kapanen has no assists in his four appearances this season. That includes the last two Canadiens wins, when he played roughly 15 and 14 minutes. His quiet passing record has held up in both wins and losses.
The −300 line still deserves some current-role context. With Nick Suzuki out, Kapanen is listed on Montreal’s expected top line. That creates opportunity to change the assist-free run; a Canadiens win doesn’t require an assist from him, but it doesn’t rule one out.
Pavel Buchnevich: 1+ shot on goal
Buchnevich had four and three shots before finishing with none in St. Louis’ latest loss. That most recent miss belongs beside the larger loss record, especially when the target is just one.
At −450, this is the more expensive choice. It asks Buchnevich to stay involved as a shooter even if Montreal wins, without requiring him to score. The line is modest, but the added payout is modest too—and the latest game shows that zero remains possible.
Canadiens parlay picks: choosing your support
Kapanen’s assist under costs less. Buchnevich’s shot asks for a small opposing contribution at a higher price. Both can fit a Montreal-win view, with Suzuki’s absence and Buchnevich’s latest zero worth weighing before making your choice.
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