Canadiens vs Devils: Odds, Spread, and Total
Montreal Canadiens Overview
The Montreal Canadiens aim to return to winning form and strengthen their defense as they face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Canadiens currently hold a 9-3-1 record, leading the Atlantic Division.
Recently, Montreal lost a home game to the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 in a shootout. The Flyers dominated early with a 3-0 lead after the first period, but the Canadiens responded with four goals in the second period. The game was tied until midway through the third period when Philadelphia scored again.
Despite being outshot 42-20, the Canadiens excelled in faceoffs with a 38-20 advantage. Their special teams performed well: the power play converted 2-of-4 chances, and they killed 4-of-6 penalties successfully.
"The power play was a big reason the Canadiens got back in this game, and it got the offensive momentum going for the rest of the game."
Kirby Dach earned the third star by scoring two goals.
New Jersey Devils Recap
The New Jersey Devils, with a 9-4 record, top the Metropolitan Division. Their latest game was a 4-1 loss against the Anaheim Ducks on the road.
New Jersey trailed 3-0 entering the third period, managed to score midway through the period but conceded an empty-net goal to close the game. Shooting statistics were close, with the Devils outshooting the Ducks 33-29.
The Devils were 0-for-1 on the power play and successfully killed both penalties faced (2-for-2). They showed strong shot-blocking efforts, though several key offensive players ended with negative plus/minus ratings.
Statistical Notes
- Data collected on November 6, 2025, and might have changed since then.
- Montreal ranks second in scoring and is tied for 18th in goals against.
- The Canadiens are sixth in the league on the power play and 22nd on penalty killing.
Author's summary: Both teams show strong potential with solid special teams and shooting performance, setting up an intriguing matchup early in the season.