Games / NHL / Nov 18, 2026

Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Montreal Canadiens (11-3-3) visit the New Jersey Devils (13-5-0) on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET, at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ. TV: ESPN+. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens.

NHLWednesday, November 18, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-3

7:30 PM ETNov 18, 2026

New Jersey Devils13-5-0

DateNov 18, 2026

Time7:30 PM ET

VenuePrudential Center, Newark, NJ

TVESPN+

Team comparison

Montreal CanadiensNew Jersey Devils

Goals per game

3.6

3.7

Goals allowed per game

3.1

2.8

11-3-3Record13-5-0

2nd in Atlantic DivisionStanding2nd in Metropolitan Division

6-2Road record / home record8-2

WWLWWLast 5WWWWW

W2StreakW5

Team stats

Montreal CanadiensNew Jersey Devils

Goals Against Average

3.12

2.83

Shots Against per Game

28.3

24.8

Penalty Kill Percentage

78.3

67.6

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.47

3.61

Shots per Game

27.6

33.7

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

15.4

19.3

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

200

117

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

New Jersey Devils

Anthony Mantha RW · Neck

Out

Seamus Casey D · Knee

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

New Jersey DevilsWWWWW

Nov 8, 2026 · at Toronto Maple LeafsW 4-0

Nov 7, 2026 · at New York IslandersW 5-4

Nov 5, 2026 · vs St. Louis BluesW 5-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Edmonton OilersW 4-3

Oct 30, 2026 · at Vegas Golden KnightsW 5-2

Season series

Series starts 11/18

Mar 27, 2027NJ 0, MTL 0

Jan 13, 2027NJ 0, MTL 0

Nov 18, 2026MTL 0, NJ 0

Team pages

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

New Jersey Devils
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils?

The game is on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

How can I watch Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils?

TV: ESPN+.

What are the records of the Montreal Canadiens and New Jersey Devils?

Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-3. New Jersey Devils: 13-5-0.

Who is injured for Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils?

Listed out or doubtful: Montreal Canadiens: Ivan Demidov, Mike Matheson, Sam Montembeault, Bryce Pickford. New Jersey Devils: Anthony Mantha, Seamus Casey. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Montreal Canadiens vs New Jersey Devils played?

Prudential Center, Newark, NJ.

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