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Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Toronto Maple Leafs (8-10-2) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHLSaturday, December 26, 2026

Toronto Maple Leafs8-10-2

7:00 PM ETDec 26, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateDec 26, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

Team comparison

Toronto Maple LeafsMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

3.4

Goals allowed per game

3.5

3.1

8-10-2Record11-3-4

7th in Atlantic DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

4-4Road record / home record5-5

LLLLWLast 5LWWLW

L4StreakL1

Team stats

Toronto Maple LeafsMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

3.32

3.12

Shots Against per Game

29.6

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

85.9

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.37

3.47

Shots per Game

27.9

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

28.6

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

189

200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Morgan Rielly D · Lower Body

Out

Colton Sissons C · Lower Body

Out

Kirill Marchenko RW · Lower Body

Injured Reserve

Miles Wood LW · Undisclosed

Injured Reserve

Nick Blankenburg D · Upper Body

Injured Reserve

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

Toronto Maple LeafsLLLLW

Nov 10, 2026 · vs Colorado AvalancheL 3-6

Nov 8, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 0-4

Nov 7, 2026 · vs Montreal CanadiensL 2-4

Nov 3, 2026 · vs Utah MammothL 2-3

Oct 31, 2026 · at Vancouver CanucksW 4-2

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 2-0

Mar 22, 2027TOR 0, MTL 0

Dec 26, 2026TOR 0, MTL 0

Nov 7, 2026MTL 4, TOR 2

Sep 29, 2026MTL 3, TOR 2

Team pages

Toronto Maple Leafs
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Saturday, December 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

What are the records of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens?

Toronto Maple Leafs: 8-10-2. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Toronto Maple Leafs: Morgan Rielly, Colton Sissons, Kirill Marchenko, Miles Wood. 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 Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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