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The Vancouver Canucks (18-12-8) visit the Montreal Canadiens (18-18-3) during Monday's NHL slate, starting at 7:30 PM ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canucks rank eighth in the Western Conference with 44 points and the Canadiens are 11th in the Eastern Conference with 39 points.
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Canucks vs. Canadiens: Jan. 6 Viewing Options
- Date: Monday, January 6, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canucks' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.03 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.16 | 22nd |
| Shots | 25.7 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.9 | 13th |
| Power Play % | 22.43% | 14th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.42% | 13th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.95 | 19th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 26th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 31st |
| Shots Allowed | 29.1 | 19th |
| Power Play % | 21.19% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 82.35% | 10th |
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Canucks vs. Canadiens Top Players
Canucks
- One of Vancouver's top offensive players this season is Quinn Hughes, who has put up 42 points in 34 games.
- Jake DeBrusk has 28 points (16 goals, 12 assists) to add to the team's scoring efforts.
- On 87 shots (for 10 goals) and 18 assists, Conor Garland has created 28 points this season.
- Across 26 games played, Kevin Lankinen has a goaltending record of 15-7-4. During those games, he's allowed 65 goals while recording 637 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 38 points (one per game) for Montreal, with 11 goals and 27 assists in 39 games (playing 19:19 per game).
- Cole Caufield has helped lead the offense for Montreal this season with 21 goals and 15 assists.
- Lane Hutson's two goals and 23 assists add up to 25 points this season.
- Samuel Montembeault is 14-15-2 this season, amassing 740 saves and allowing 82 goals (2.9 goals against average) with a .900 save percentage (32nd in the league).
Canucks vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Canucks
Filip Hronek: Out (Upper Body),
Elias Pettersson: Out (Undisclosed),
Thatcher Demko: Out (Back),
Quinn Hughes: Questionable (Undisclosed),
Dakota Joshua: Out (Leg)
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
David Savard: Questionable (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Questionable (Illness)
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Canucks' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Flames | L 3-1 | Away |
| 1/2/2025 | Kraken | W 4-3 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Predators | L 3-0 | Home |
| 1/6/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/8/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/10/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2024 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/3/2025 | Blackhawks | L 4-2 | Away |
| 1/4/2025 | Avalanche | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |