Canadiens vs Devils: Odds, Spread, and Total
Montreal Canadiens Overview
The Montreal Canadiens aim to return to winning ways and strengthen their defense as they face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at 7 p.m. Montreal holds a 9-3-1 record and leads the Atlantic Division. Their latest game was a 5-4 shootout loss at home to the Philadelphia Flyers.
- The Flyers led 3-0 after the first period.
- The Canadiens scored four goals in the second period.
- Montreal conceded the tying goal midway through the third period.
- They were outshot 42-20 but dominated faceoffs 38-20.
- Power play success: 2-for-4; penalty kill: 4-for-6.
"The power play was a big reason the Canadiens got back in this game, and it got the offensive momentum going for the rest of the game."
Kirby Dach earned third star honors with two goals in the match.
New Jersey Devils Overview
The Devils hold a 9-4 record and top the Metropolitan Division. They recently lost 4-1 on the road to the Anaheim Ducks.
- Down 3-0 entering the third period, New Jersey scored near midway through the period but later gave up an empty-net goal.
- The Devils outshot the Ducks 33-29 overall.
- Power play success: 0-for-1; penalty kill: 2-for-2.
- Both teams blocked shots effectively.
- Several Devils key offensive players posted negative plus/minus ratings.
Statistical Notes
- Data collected as of November 6, 2025, and may have changed since.
- Montreal ranks second in scoring, tied for 18th in goals allowed.
- They are sixth in the power play and 22nd in penalty killing.
Author’s summary: The Canadiens and Devils both seek to recover from recent losses, with Montreal’s strong special teams contrasting New Jersey’s defensive struggles entering their matchup.