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Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Montreal Canadiens (11-3-3) visit the Boston Bruins (13-4-1) on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at TD Garden, Boston, MA. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Boston Bruins vs Montreal Canadiens.

NHLThursday, November 12, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-3

7:00 PM ETNov 12, 2026

Boston Bruins13-4-1

DateNov 12, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueTD Garden, Boston, MA

TVESPN+

Team comparison

Montreal CanadiensBoston Bruins

Goals per game

3.6

3.8

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.3

11-3-3Record13-4-1

2nd in Atlantic DivisionStanding1st in Atlantic Division

6-2Road record / home record8-1

WWLWWLast 5WWWWL

W2StreakW4

Team stats

Montreal CanadiensBoston Bruins

Goals Against Average

3.12

2.28

Shots Against per Game

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.3

77.0

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.47

3.72

Shots per Game

27.6

26.8

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

18.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

200

256

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Boston Bruins

James Hagens C · Back

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Montreal CanadiensWWLWW

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

Oct 29, 2026 · at Dallas StarsW 5-2

Boston BruinsWWWWL

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Florida PanthersW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 6-2

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Vegas Golden KnightsW 3-2

Oct 31, 2026 · vs Chicago BlackhawksW 5-4

Oct 29, 2026 · at St. Louis BluesL 1-4

Season series

Series starts 11/12

Mar 30, 2027MTL 0, BOS 0

Mar 10, 2027BOS 0, MTL 0

Jan 6, 2027BOS 0, MTL 0

Nov 12, 2026MTL 0, BOS 0

Team pages

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

Boston Bruins
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

The game is on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at TD Garden, Boston, MA.

How can I watch Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

TV: ESPN+.

What are the records of the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins?

Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-3. Boston Bruins: 13-4-1.

Who is injured for Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins?

Listed out or doubtful: Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. Boston Bruins: James Hagens. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Montreal Canadiens vs Boston Bruins played?

TD Garden, Boston, MA.

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