The Montreal Canadiens are set to face the New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center on Thursday. The puck drops at 7 p.m. ET. The Canadiens have lost their last four games, while the Devils have won just one three out of their last five games.
Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils: Game info
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2024
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: Prudential Center, New Jersey
- TV Broadcast: ESPN+
- Live Streaming US: ESPN+, Hulu, Fugo
- Live Streaming Canada: Sportsnet App, TVA App
- Live Streaming RoW: NHL.tv
- Radio: CKGM TSN 690 Montreal and WFAN 66 AM - 101.9 FM
Montreal Canadiens game preview
The Canadiens have a 4-7-2 record after losing their last game 2-3 against the Calgary Flames. They are scoring 2.69 goals and conceding 4.00 goals per game. Their power play success rate is 21.7%, while their penalty kill rate is 82.2%.
The Canadiens are the underdogs against the Devils, with moneyline odds of +233.
Montreal Canadiens key players and injury status
Nick Suzuki has been a key player for the Canadiens, tallying four goals and providing nine assists this season. Meanwhile, Cole Caufield has accumulated 11 points with 10 goals and one assist.
Goalie Sam Montembeault has a 3-5-1 record with a SV% of .897 and GAA of 3.37 per game.
Patrik Laine (knee), Rafael Harvey-Pinard (leg) and David Reinbacher (knee) are sidelined for tonight's game.
New Jersey Devils game preview
The Devils (8-5-2) won 3-0 to the Edmonton Oilers in their last game. The Devils are allowing 2.80 goals per game while scoring 3.53 goals per game. Their power play success rate is 30.4%, and they have a penalty kill rate of 83.3%.
The Devils are favorites with moneyline odds of -288.
New Jersey Devils: Key players and injury status
Nico Hischier has been productive for the New Jersey Devils, contributing 16 points with 10 goals and 6 assists. Meanwhile, Jesper Bratt has netted three goals and provided 12 assists.
Jacob Markstrom (5-4-1) has a save percentage of .907 and a goals against average of 2.62 per game. Santeri Hatakka (upper body), Curtis Lazar (lower body) and Nathan Bastian (Jaw) are unavailable for today's game.