The Canadiens might be collecting points, but they know their game has dipped and they're not happy, which is the most important thing.
The New Jersey Devils picked up a 4-3 overtime win against the Montreal Canadiens on Jan. 25. Devils superstar Jack Hughes was the hero, as he scored the overtime winner to get New Jersey two points. With this win against the Canadiens, the Devils made history.
The Montreal Canadiens are making a legitimate run at a playoff appearance in 2025. It's a surprising development for the young squad, filled with players in th
Jesper Bratt had a goal and an assist and Jake Allen made 29 saves for New Jersey (28-17-6), which won its second straight after four consecutive losses (0-2-2). Captain Nico Hischier scored but left in the third period with an undisclosed injury.
The Devils have the horses to keep up: Jack Hughes, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Timo Meier are capable of taking over games on any given night. Those four stars are spread across three lines in Sheldon Keefe’s current variation of the lineup, making the Devils a difficult team to match up against.
The Montreal Canadiens were not just facing the New Jersey Devils last night; they were also up against three former teammates. We all obviously remember Tomas Tatar, and more recently, Jake Allen and Johnathan Kovacevic were traded to the Devils by the Canadiens a few months ago.
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Jack Hughes scored on a breakaway at 4:06 of overtime to fuel the visiting New Jersey Devils to a 4-3 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday.
The New Jersey Devils visit the Montreal Canadiens for the first time this season, to begin a two-game road trip. You can watch on MSGSN2 or listen on the Devils Hockey Network. Read below for your game preview and pre-game story below.
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After a lacklustre effort against the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday, the Montreal Canadiens will hope to bounce back on Saturday night at the Bell Centre against the diminished New Jersey Devils.