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Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Dallas Stars (10-5-2) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: Prime Video (Local). Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars.

NHLSunday, December 27, 2026
Dallas Stars logoDallas Stars10-5-2
7:00 PM ETDec 27, 2026
Montreal Canadiens logoMontreal Canadiens11-3-4
DateDec 27, 2026
Time7:00 PM ET
VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC
TVPrime Video (Local)

Team comparison

Dallas StarsMontreal Canadiens
Goals per game
2.9
3.4
Goals allowed per game
2.4
3.1
10-5-2Record11-3-4
3rd in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division
4-3Road record / home record5-5
WLWWLLast 5LWWLW
W1StreakL1

Team stats

Dallas StarsMontreal Canadiens
Goals Against Average
2.29
3.12
Shots Against per Game
22.9
28.3
Penalty Kill Percentage
89.7
78.3
Power Play Goals Against
6
15
Short Handed Goals Against
0
0
Goals For per Game
2.82
3.47
Shots per Game
26.1
27.6
Power Play Goals
11
8
Power Play Percentage
27.5
15.4
Short Handed Goals
1
1
Penalty Minutes
162
200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Dallas Stars
Injured Reserve
Oskar Back C · Finger - Fracture
Injured Reserve
Matt Duchene C · Abdomen
Injured Reserve
Luke Krys D · Undisclosed
Injured Reserve
Miro Heiskanen D · Upper Body
Day-To-Day
Montreal Canadiens
Ivan Demidov RW · Ankle - Fracture
Injured Reserve
Mike Matheson D · Lower Body
Out
Sam Montembeault G · Lower Body
Injured Reserve
Bryce Pickford D · Undisclosed
Injured Reserve
Jake Evans C · Hand
Day-To-Day

Recent form

Dallas StarsWLWWL
Nov 7, 2026 · vs San Jose SharksW 4-3
Nov 5, 2026 · at Columbus Blue JacketsL 1-2
Nov 3, 2026 · at Washington CapitalsW 6-5
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Columbus Blue JacketsW 3-1
Oct 29, 2026 · vs Montreal CanadiensL 2-5
Montreal CanadiensLWWLW
Nov 10, 2026 · vs Minnesota WildL 1-2
Nov 7, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-2
Nov 5, 2026 · vs Utah MammothW 5-4
Nov 3, 2026 · vs Winnipeg JetsL 4-5
Oct 31, 2026 · vs Pittsburgh PenguinsW 5-4

Season series

MTL leads series 1-0
Dec 27, 2026DAL 0, MTL 0
Oct 29, 2026MTL 5, DAL 2

Team pages

Dallas Stars
Schedule, roster and statsMontreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Sunday, December 27, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: Prime Video (Local).

What are the records of the Dallas Stars and Montreal Canadiens?

Dallas Stars: 10-5-2. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Dallas Stars: Kyle Capobianco, Oskar Back, Matt Duchene, Luke Krys. Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Dallas Stars vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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