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The NHL slate on Monday includes a matchup between the Montreal Canadiens (10-14-3) and the Anaheim Ducks (10-12-3), starting at 7:30 PM ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens are 16th in the Eastern Conference (23 points), and the Ducks are 14th in the Western Conference (23 points).
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Canadiens vs. Ducks: Dec. 9 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, December 9, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.78 | 23rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.59 | 31st |
| Shots | 24.3 | 32nd |
| Shots Allowed | 30 | 26th |
| Power Play % | 21.43% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.98% | 5th |
Ducks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.44 | 30th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 17th |
| Shots | 27.5 | 25th |
| Shots Allowed | 33.4 | 32nd |
| Power Play % | 15.07% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.36% | 24th |
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Canadiens vs. Ducks Top Players
Canadiens
- One of Montreal's top offensive options this season is Nicholas Suzuki, who has put up 28 points in 27 games.
- Cole Caufield has 17 goals and eight assists for Montreal to compile 25 total points (0.9 per game).
- Lane Hutson has created 16 points for Montreal in 27 games this season, netting a goal on 0% of his shots and recording zero goals and 16 assists.
- In the 21 games Samuel Montembeault has played this season, his save percentage is .906, 28th in the league.
Ducks
- Troy Terry has put up 19 points (0.8 per game) for Anaheim, with six goals and 13 assists in 25 games (playing 18:28 per game).
- Ryan Strome is a leading scorer for Anaheim with 12 total points this season. He has scored five goals and added seven assists in 25 games.
- Anaheim's Frank Vatrano is among the leading scorers on the team with 12 total points (six goals and six assists).
- Lukas Dostal is 6-7-2 in 15 games this season, conceding 41 goals (2.7 goals against average) with 481 saves and a .921 save percentage (sixth-best in the league).
Canadiens vs. Ducks Injury Report
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee)
Ducks
Robby Fabbri: Out (Knee),
Leo Carlsson: Questionable (Upper Body),
Trevor Zegras: Out (Lower Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/2024 | Islanders | W 2-1 | Home |
| 12/5/2024 | Predators | W 3-0 | Home |
| 12/7/2024 | Capitals | L 4-2 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Ducks | - | Home |
| 12/12/2024 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/14/2024 | Jets | - | Away |
| 12/17/2024 | Sabres | - | Home |
Ducks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/1/2024 | Senators | W 4-3 | Home |
| 12/4/2024 | Golden Knights | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/6/2024 | Wild | L 5-1 | Home |
| 12/9/2024 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/11/2024 | Senators | - | Away |
| 12/12/2024 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/14/2024 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |