Canadiens @ Devils: Game preview and how to watch

Canadiens @ Devils: Game Preview and How to Watch

Game Information

Montreal travels to New Jersey looking to rebound from a rough outing. The game begins at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.

In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
In the Devils region: MSGSN
Streaming: ESPN+, TSN+

Recap of the Previous Game

Montreal’s effort on Tuesday was uncharacteristically poor, halting what might have become a five-game winning streak. The team conceded three quick goals to the Philadelphia Flyers in the opening period.

The game was meant to help goaltender Samuel Montembeault regain confidence, yet he was beaten three times on the first six shots faced. After that shaky start, he turned a corner, stopping 35 of the next 36 attempts and making several impressive saves that kept Montreal in contention.

Turnaround and Late Equalizer

Once the Canadiens started finding their rhythm, Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov led the charge, with support from Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Kirby Dach. Their efforts culminated in a lead going into the final period.

Still, earlier mistakes left no cushion for misfortune. One unlucky play allowed Nikita Grebenkin to score his first NHL goal, tying the contest. The Flyers went on to capture the extra point in the shootout.

“All good things must come to an end, although the Canadiens probably would have hoped for a more memorable event than what transpired on Tuesday night.”

Author’s Summary

Montreal seeks redemption against New Jersey after a blown lead and shootout loss to Philadelphia exposed defensive lapses but showed promise in resilience and goaltending recovery.

Habs Eyes on the Prize — 2025-11-06