Canadiens vs Devils: Odds, Spread, and Total
Game Overview
The Montreal Canadiens aim to return to the win column and strengthen their defense as they face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at 7 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens Performance
- Record: 9-3-1, leading the Atlantic Division.
- Recent game: Lost 5-4 in a shootout to the Philadelphia Flyers at home.
- Game details: Flyers led 3-0 after the first period; Canadiens scored four goals in the second period.
- Conceded the tying goal midway through the third period.
- Shots on goal: Outshot 42-20 but won faceoffs 38-20.
- Power play success: 2-for-4; penalty kill: 4-for-6.
- Power play helped regain momentum for the Canadiens.
- Kirby Dach was named third star with two goals.
New Jersey Devils Performance
- Record: 9-4, first in the Metropolitan Division.
- Recent game: Lost 4-1 to the Anaheim Ducks on the road.
- Score progression: Down 3-0 entering the third period, scored mid-period, conceded an empty-net goal at the end.
- Shots on goal: Outshot Ducks 33-29.
- Power play success: 0-for-1; penalty kill: 2-for-2.
- Strong shot blocking from both teams, though some Devils' offensive players had negative plus/minus ratings.
Statistical Summary as of November 6, 2025
- Montreal ranks second in scoring.
- Tied for 18th in goals allowed.
- Sixth on the power play.
- 22nd on the penalty kill.
“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.”
Note: Data reflects the status as of November 6, 2025, and may have changed since.
Author's summary: Both teams show strong offensive potential but recent defensive lapses suggest a tightly-contested game ahead as they meet Thursday evening.
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FOX Sports Radio New Jersey — 2025-11-06