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Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Vegas Golden Knights (12-5-2) visit the Montreal Canadiens (11-3-4) on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET, at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC. TV: Scripps Sports. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights.

NHLTuesday, December 8, 2026

Vegas Golden Knights12-5-2

7:00 PM ETDec 8, 2026

Montreal Canadiens11-3-4

DateDec 8, 2026

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueBell Centre, Montreal, QC

TVScripps Sports

Team comparison

Vegas Golden KnightsMontreal Canadiens

Goals per game

3.4

Goals allowed per game

2.7

3.1

12-5-2Record11-3-4

2nd in Pacific DivisionStanding2nd in Atlantic Division

6-4Road record / home record5-5

WWWLLLast 5LWWLW

W3StreakL1

Team stats

Vegas Golden KnightsMontreal Canadiens

Goals Against Average

2.63

3.12

Shots Against per Game

25.8

28.3

Penalty Kill Percentage

76.5

78.3

Power Play Goals Against

Short Handed Goals Against

Goals For per Game

3.32

3.47

Shots per Game

28.5

27.6

Power Play Goals

Power Play Percentage

26.3

15.4

Short Handed Goals

Penalty Minutes

160

200

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Vegas Golden Knights

Noah Hanifin D · Undisclosed

Out

Parker Wotherspoon 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

Vegas Golden KnightsWWWLL

Nov 8, 2026 · at Buffalo SabresW 4-1

Nov 5, 2026 · at Detroit Red WingsW 2-1

Nov 3, 2026 · at Pittsburgh PenguinsW 3-2

Nov 2, 2026 · at Boston BruinsL 2-3

Oct 30, 2026 · vs New Jersey DevilsL 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

Series starts 11/28

Dec 8, 2026VGK 0, MTL 0

Nov 28, 2026MTL 0, VGK 0

Team pages

Vegas Golden Knights
Schedule, roster and stats

Montreal Canadiens
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens?

The game is on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

How can I watch Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens?

TV: Scripps Sports.

What are the records of the Vegas Golden Knights and Montreal Canadiens?

Vegas Golden Knights: 12-5-2. Montreal Canadiens: 11-3-4.

Who is injured for Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens?

Listed out or doubtful: Vegas Golden Knights: Noah Hanifin, Parker Wotherspoon. 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 Vegas Golden Knights vs Montreal Canadiens played?

Bell Centre, Montreal, QC.

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