The Montreal Canadiens (25-14-6) hit the ice against the Vancouver Canucks (16-23-5) as a part of Monday's NHL slate, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference (56 points), and the Canucks are 16th in the Western Conference (37 points).
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Canadiens vs. Canucks: Jan. 12 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.31 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 23rd |
| Shots | 25.8 | 26th |
| Shots Allowed | 26.9 | 10th |
| Power Play % | 22.48% | 9th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.77% | 20th |
Canucks' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.66 | 27th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.57 | 30th |
| Shots | 26.8 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 20% | 15th |
| Penalty Kill % | 73.24% | 30th |
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Canadiens vs. Canucks Top Players
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki is one of Montreal's top contributors this season with 48 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Lane Hutson has eight goals and 36 assists for Montreal to compile 44 total points (1.0 per game).
- Cole Caufield has contributed 42 points for Montreal in 45 games this season, scoring on 16.3% of his shots and recording 21 goals and 21 assists.
- Across 21 games played, Jakub Dobes has a goaltending record of 13-5-3. During those games, he's allowed 60 goals while recording 481 saves.
Canucks
- Elias Pettersson has put up 26 points (0.7 per game) for Vancouver, with 11 goals and 15 assists in 36 games (playing 18:44 per game).
- Filip Hronek has racked up 26 total points (0.6 per game) this campaign. He has three goals and 23 assists.
- Kiefer Sherwood has scored 17 goals on the season, adding six assists.
- Kevin Lankinen is 6-11-4 on the season, allowing 72 goals (3.4 goals against average) and collecting 537 saves with an .882 save percentage (58th in the league).
Canadiens vs. Canucks Injury Report
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Josh Anderson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Jake Evans: Out (Lower Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle)
Canucks
Derek Forbort: Out (Undisclosed),
Marco Rossi: Out (Lower Body),
Teddy Blueger: Out (Lower Body),
Filip Chytil: Out (Upper Body),
Thatcher Demko: Out (Lower Body),
Kiefer Sherwood: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Guillaume Brisebois: Out (Lower Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Flames | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/8/2026 | Panthers | W 6-2 | Home |
| 1/10/2026 | Red Wings | L 4-0 | Home |
| 1/12/2026 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/13/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Sabres | L 5-3 | Away |
| 1/8/2026 | Red Wings | L 5-1 | Away |
| 1/10/2026 | Maple Leafs | L 5-0 | Away |
| 1/12/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/13/2026 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/15/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |
| 1/17/2026 | Oilers | - | Home |