Canadiens @ Devils: Game preview and how to watch

Canadiens @ Devils: Game Preview and How to Watch

Montreal aims to recover from a disappointing performance as they travel to New Jersey. The game starts at 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST.

Broadcast Information

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

Game Recap and Team Performance

All good things must come to an end, although the Canadiens likely hoped for a more memorable outcome than Tuesday’s contest. On the brink of a five-game winning streak, les Habitants played arguably their poorest game of the season, conceding three goals in the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers.

In a game meant to restore Samuel Montembeault’s form and confidence, the native of Becancour allowed three goals on his first six shots faced.

However, Montreal showed resilience. After those early setbacks, Montembeault made 35 saves on the next 36 shots, including several highlight-reel stops, helping his team regain momentum throughout much of the game.

Key contributions came from Lane Hutson and Ivan Demidov, supported by Juraj Slafkovský, Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Kirby Dach. Their efforts put Montreal in the lead heading into the final period.

Despite this, the Canadiens’ early mistakes left no room for error. A moment of bad luck allowed Nikita Grebenkin to score his first NHL goal, tying the game and leading the Flyers to ultimately secure the win in the shootout.

Summary

The Canadiens showed grit after a tough start but ultimately couldn’t overcome early errors, resulting in a shootout loss to the Flyers.

Author’s note

Montreal’s fightback demonstrated their potential, but early lapses highlight the need for consistency as they face the Devils on the road.

Habs Eyes on the Prize — 2025-11-06