Boston Bruins at Montreal Canadiens
· National Hockey LeagueBruins visit the Canadiens in Atlantic Division play
Boston Bruins (11-8, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (10-5-2, in the Atlantic Division)
Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Atlantic Division opponents meet when the Montreal Canadiens take on the Boston Bruins.
Montreal is 10-5-2 overall with a 3-1-0 record in Atlantic Division games. The Canadiens have a 3-1-0 record in games they score one or more power-play goals.
Boston has gone 11-8 overall with a 5-4-0 record against the Atlantic Division. The Bruins have a 3-5-0 record in games their opponents commit fewer penalties.
Saturday's game is the first time these teams meet this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lane Hutson has one goal and 13 assists for the Canadiens. Cole Caufield has seven goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
Morgan Geekie has 12 goals and six assists for the Bruins. David Pastrnak has scored six goals with six assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Canadiens: 5-3-2, averaging 3.3 goals, 5.7 assists, 4.8 penalties and 11.6 penalty minutes while giving up 3.7 goals per game.
Bruins: 8-2-0, averaging 3.5 goals, 5.6 assists, 4.6 penalties and 10.3 penalty minutes while giving up three goals per game.
INJURIES: Canadiens: None listed.
Bruins: None listed.
Regular Season SeriesSeries starts 11/15
Statistics
BOS |
MTL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 3.37 | Goals Against Average | 3.41 |
| 29.6 | Shots Against per Game | 26.6 |
| 80.3 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 79.3 |
| 14 | Power Play Goals Against | 12 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals Against | 0 |
| 3.37 | Goals For per Game | 3.41 |
| 27.0 | Shots per Game | 24.6 |
| 16 | Power Play Goals | 12 |
| 25.8 | Power Play Percentage | 24.5 |
| 0 | Short Handed Goals | 1 |
| 204 | Penalty Minutes | 176 |
Montreal Canadiens Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Newhook, C | Day-To-Day | Nov 13 |
| Patrik Laine, RW | Out | Oct 25 |
Boston Bruins Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| John Beecher, C | Day-To-Day | Nov 14 |
| Casey Mittelstadt, C | Out | Nov 10 |
| Elias Lindholm, C | Injured Reserve | Nov 8 |
| Jordan Harris, D | Injured Reserve | Oct 30 |
Game Information
Bell Centre
Location: Montreal, QC
Capacity:
Location: Montreal, QC
Capacity:
2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PTS | OTL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Montreal |
10 | 5 | 22 | 2 |
Ottawa |
9 | 5 | 22 | 4 |
Boston |
11 | 8 | 22 | 0 |
Detroit |
10 | 7 | 20 | 0 |
Florida |
9 | 7 | 19 | 1 |
Tampa Bay |
8 | 6 | 18 | 2 |
Toronto |
8 | 8 | 18 | 2 |
Buffalo |
5 | 8 | 14 | 4 |


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