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Devils game day
Devils vs.
Canadiens
New Jersey hosts Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center. Here’s what to know before puck drop.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Home matchupNJVSMTL
NJVSMTL7:30 PM ET
Prudential Center
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WhenWed, Nov 18 · 7:30 PM ET
WherePrudential Center
OpponentMontreal Canadiens
Montreal CanadiensContextNHL
The game in 60 seconds
New Jersey hosts Montreal Canadiens at Prudential Center. Puck drop is 7:30 PM ET. Listed on ESPN+ · MSGSN. Next up: at St. Louis Blues on November 21.
The question to watch
How do the Devils match up with Canadiens at puck drop?
Three things to watch
A look at Montreal Canadiens
New Jersey hosts Montreal Canadiens. Watch how each side uses the last minutes before the next scheduled game.
Where to watch
Listed on ESPN+ · MSGSN.
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Season so far
| MTL | NJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Against Average | 3.75 | 3.38 |
| Shots Against per Game | 25.8 | 25.0 |
| Penalty Kill Percentage | 82.4 | 69.6 |
| Power Play Goals Against | 6 | 7 |
| Short Handed Goals Against | 0 | 0 |
| Goals For per Game | 3.13 | 3.13 |
Leaders
- NJ · GoalsNico Hischier · 4
- NJ · AssistsJack Hughes · 7
- NJ · PointsJack Hughes · 9
- MTL · GoalsCole Caufield · 5
- MTL · AssistsNick Suzuki · 6
- MTL · PointsNick Suzuki · 10
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