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Canadiens vs.
Penguins
Montreal hosts Pittsburgh Penguins at Bell Centre. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Saturday, January 9, 2027
Home matchupMTLVSPIT
MTLVSPIT7:00 PM ET
Bell Centre
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WhenSat, Jan 9 · 7:00 PM ET
WhereBell Centre
OpponentPittsburgh Penguins
Pittsburgh PenguinsContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
Montreal hosts Pittsburgh Penguins at Bell Centre. Puck drop is 7:00 PM ET. Next up: vs. New Jersey Devils on January 13.
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How do the Canadiens match up with Penguins at puck drop?
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Anderson, Canadiens hold off Penguins for fifth win in row - NHL.com
Season so far
| PIT | MTL | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.43 | 3.00 |
| Shots Against per Game | 27.9 | 27.6 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 85.7 | 81.8 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 5 | 10 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.29 | 3.29 |
Leaders
- MTL · GoalsCole Caufield · 8
- MTL · AssistsLane Hutson · 10
- MTL · PointsLane Hutson · 13
- PIT · GoalsEvgeni Malkin · 6
- PIT · AssistsErik Karlsson · 13
- PIT · PointsErik Karlsson · 16
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