Canadiens vs. Avalanche: Game Details, Lineup, and Viewing Guide
The Montreal Canadiens are set to face the Colorado Avalanche in a highly anticipated matchup. This game marks a crucial moment as the Canadiens conclude two-thirds of the 2025-26 NHL season. The puck drops at 7:00 PM EST (4:00 PM PST), with viewing options available for fans across various platforms.
Game Viewing Details
- Canadiens Region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
- Avalanche Region: Altitude
- Streaming: ESPN+, RDS, TSN+
Current Team Form
The Avalanche are currently struggling with injuries, missing key players like Gabriel Landeskog and Devon Toews. Despite these challenges, they sit atop the NHL standings, showcasing a potent offense that averages nearly four goals per game. However, in their last seven matches, they have only scored that mark twice.
Compounding their struggles, the Avalanche’s power play has been particularly ineffective, operating at just 15.9% this season. In their most recent game against Ottawa, they failed to earn a single power play opportunity—a first for the season.
Conversely, the Canadiens are experiencing a surge in form. Notably, Cole Caufield has been a standout player, boasting a six-game goal streak that has brought him to 30 goals this season.
Projected Lineups
Montreal Canadiens
- Left Wing: Cole Caufield (#13), Juraj Slafkovský (#20), Zachary Bolduc (#76)
- Centre: Nick Suzuki (#14), Oliver Kapanen (#91), Jake Evans (#71)
- Right Wing: Alexandre Texier (#85), Ivan Demidov (#93), Kirby Dach (#77)
- Defence: Mike Matheson (#8), Noah Dobson (#53), Lane Hutson (#48), Alexandre Carrier (#45), Kaiden Guhle (#21), Arber Xhekaj (#72)
- Goalies: Jakub Dobeš (#75), Samuel Montembeault (#35)
- Scratched: Sammy Blais, Jayden Struble, Joe Veleno
- Injured: Patrik Laine, Alex Newhook
Colorado Avalanche
- Left Wing: Artturi Lehkonen, Ross Colton, Valeri Nichushkin
- Centre: Nathan MacKinnon, Brock Nelson, Jack Drury
- Right Wing: Martin Necas, Victor Olofsson, Gavin Brindley
- Defence: Sam Malinski, Cale Makar, Josh Manson, Brent Burns, Samuel Girard, Keaton Middleton
- Goalies: Scott Wedgewood, Mackenzie Blackwood
Conclusion
With the Canadiens playing strong hockey and the Avalanche grappling with recent challenges, this matchup promises to be competitive. Fans can expect an intense game as both teams aim for vital points in the standings.
