The NHL schedule on Saturday includes a showdown between the Colorado Avalanche (42-25-3) and the Montreal Canadiens (33-27-8), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Avalanche are fourth (with 87 points) in the Western Conference and the Canadiens are eighth (74 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Canadiens: March 22 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.33 | 5th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.83 | 11th |
| Shots | 29.7 | 5th |
| Shots Allowed | 26 | 3rd |
| Power Play % | 24.62% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.24% | 15th |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 13th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.25 | 25th |
| Shots | 26.1 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 21.89% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.02% | 11th |
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Avalanche vs. Canadiens Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 105 points in 70 games.
- Cale Makar has 26 goals and 55 assists for Colorado to compile 81 total points (1.2 per game).
- On 180 shots (for 23 goals) and 52 assists, Martin Necas has recorded 75 points this season.
- Mackenzie Blackwood (24-17-6) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .914 for Colorado.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has scored 21 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 50 assists (0.7 per game), contributing to the Montreal offense with 71 total points (one per game). He averages 2.1 shots per game, shooting 15%.
- Cole Caufield is one of the impact players on offense for Montreal with 61 total points (0.9 per game), with 33 goals and 28 assists in 68 games.
- Montreal's Lane Hutson is among the leaders on the team with 51 total points (five goals and 46 assists).
- Samuel Montembeault has a 25-21-5 record this season, with a .900 save percentage (33rd in the league). He has 1231 saves, and has conceded 137 goals (2.9 goals against average).
Avalanche vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Avalanche
Tucker Poolman: Out For Season (Head),
Josh Manson: Out (Upper Body),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Knee),
Samuel Girard: Day-To-Day (Knee)
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Quadricep),
Kirby Dach: Out For Season (Lower Body)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2025 | Stars | W 4-3 | Home |
| 3/19/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 2-1 | Away |
| 3/20/2025 | Senators | W 5-1 | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 3/25/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 3/27/2025 | Kings | - | Home |
| 3/29/2025 | Blues | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15/2025 | Panthers | W 3-1 | Home |
| 3/18/2025 | Senators | W 6-3 | Home |
| 3/20/2025 | Islanders | L 4-3 | Away |
| 3/22/2025 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 3/25/2025 | Blues | - | Away |
| 3/27/2025 | Flyers | - | Away |
| 3/28/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Away |