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Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Pittsburgh Penguins (6-10-2) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins.

NHLSaturday, January 9, 2027

Pittsburgh Penguins6-10-2

7:00 PM ETJan 9, 2027

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateJan 9, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

Team comparison

Pittsburgh PenguinsMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

3.2

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.6

3.1

6-10-2Record11-3-4

7th in Metropolitan DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

2-8Road record / home record5-5

LWLLLLast 5LWWLW

L1StreakL1

Team stats

Pittsburgh PenguinsMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

3.56

3.12

Shots Against per Game

27.3

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.6

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.17

3.47

Shots per Game

27.3

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

20.4

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

116

200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Elmer Soderblom LW · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

Bryan Rust RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Trevor van Riemsdyk D · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Ryan Graves D · Knee

Injured Reserve

Ville Koivunen RW · Lower Body - Not Specified

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

Lucas Condotta LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Recent form

Pittsburgh PenguinsLWLLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Anaheim DucksL 2-5

Nov 7, 2026 · at Los Angeles KingsW 5-2

Nov 5, 2026 · vs Boston BruinsL 2-6

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

Oct 31, 2026 · at Montreal CanadiensL 4-5

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

Series tied 1-1

Jan 9, 2027PIT 0, MTL 0

Oct 31, 2026PIT 4, MTL 5

Oct 3, 2026MTL 5, PIT 6

Team pages

Pittsburgh Penguins
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

What are the records of the Pittsburgh Penguins and Montreal Canadiens?

Pittsburgh Penguins: 6-10-2. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Pittsburgh Penguins: Elmer Soderblom, Bryan Rust, Trevor van Riemsdyk, Ryan Graves. 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 Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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