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Montreal Canadiens travel to Saint Paul for a rematch with the Minnesota Wild before the Olympic break, aiming to extend their three-game win streak as they face a Wild team seeking to keep home-ice success going; Caufield and Suzuki stay hot for Montreal, while Minnesota’s high-end defense keeps them in the conversation; lineup details will be announced closer to puck drop, and a KFC game-day promo is highlighted.
Alexandre Texier returns from injury and Arber Xhekaj re-enters Montreal's lineup as the Canadiens face the Bruins in Boston; Veleno and Struble exit the lineup and Samuel Montembeault is set to start, with Blais, Laine, Veleno and Struble listed as extras and puck drop just after 7:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.
Montreal held an optional morning skate at the Bell Centre before facing Buffalo; coach Martin St-Louis said Samuel Montembeault will start in goal, with 13 players on the ice, and the club is hosting Youppi!'s Mascot Party tonight ahead of a 7:00 p.m. ET puck drop.
Washington erased a 2-0 hole, scoring twice in the third and winning 3-2 in overtime against Montreal, with Ethen Frank delivering the two regulation goals and Connor McMichael netting the OT winner. Sandin had three assists on all three Capitals goals as Washington dominated at five-on-five, but the power play remained a major issue, going 0-for-5 and dragging the season percentage down.
Montreal Canadiens surged past the Vancouver Canucks 6-3 in a high-energy NHL game, with a notable four-goal contribution from defensemen and a late surge helping seal the win. Slafkovsky opened the scoring off a Demidov setup, Carrier scored twice, and Matheson added another defenseman tally as Montreal pulled away in the third. Vancouver’s Tolopilo was sharp through much of the game, but the Canadiens outshot the Canucks 36-17 and finished strong.
Eleven players hit the ice for Montreal's optional practice in Brossard, with Josh Anderson back in action after an absence since Jan. 1. The Canadiens host the Vancouver Canucks on Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Bell Centre, with tickets available through a provided link.
Detroit earned a 4-0 shutout of Montreal to move into first place in the Atlantic Division, with Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle returning from injury and logging 18 minutes on the third pair; Lucas Raymond opened the scoring in the second period on a rebound as Detroit pulled away with three more goals.
Montreal Canadiens' Hutson scored the overtime winner against the Dallas Stars, with Danault reaching his 400th career NHL point in a 4-3 victory, highlighted by goals from Gallagher, Kapanen, and Slafkovsky, and strong goaltending from Montembeault.
The St. Louis Blues are set to face the Montreal Canadiens with Logan Mailloux returning to the lineup, replacing Matthew Kessel on defense, and Robby Fabbri replacing Oskar Sundqvist due to injury. Jordan Binnington will start in goal.
Oliver Kapanen, a rookie with the Montreal Canadiens, has been named to Finland's Olympic hockey team, marking his Olympic debut after a successful season and international career, making him the fourth Canadiens player to be selected for the Olympics.
Ivan Demidov, a 19-year-old forward for the Montreal Canadiens, was named NHL Rookie of the Month for December after leading all rookies with 14 points in 15 games, including a four-game point streak, and maintaining the top scoring position among rookies this season.
Ivan Demidov, a 20-year-old right wing for the Montreal Canadiens and the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, was named NHL Rookie of the Month for December after leading all rookies with 14 points in 15 games, and ranking highly in multiple statistical categories, marking a standout start to his NHL career.
The Montreal Canadiens are starting 2026 with a game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, with the Canadiens aiming to carry their recent momentum into the new year. The Canadiens finished 2025 with a strong record and notable individual performances, while the Hurricanes remain a top contender in the Eastern Conference. Key players to watch include Nick Suzuki for Montreal and rookie goalie Brandon Bussi for Carolina. The game is part of the ongoing season series, with lineup details to be announced closer to puck drop.
Nick Suzuki scored twice, including the game-winner in overtime, leading the Montreal Canadiens to a 3-2 comeback victory over the Florida Panthers after trailing 2-0 late in the game, with Samuel Montembeault making 28 saves.
The Montreal Canadiens mounted a dramatic comeback against the Tampa Bay Lightning, forcing overtime and losing in a shootout, with standout performances from Slafkovsky and Danault, highlighting team resilience and defensive improvements, despite ongoing struggles with line performance and injuries.