The Montreal Canadiens are set for a challenging Tuesday night matchup at the Bell Centre, hosting the Los Angeles Kings as they kick off a three-game homestand. The Canadiens, sporting a strong 10-3-2 record, will test their mettle against a Kings squad that has found remarkable success away from home.
Kings' Road Dominance Meets Habs' Home Ice
The Los Angeles Kings arrive in Montreal with a puzzling but impressive statistic defining their early season. While they have struggled on home ice with a 1-4-2 record at Crypto.com Arena, they have been nearly unstoppable on the road, boasting a formidable 6-1-2 record as the visiting team. This stark contrast sets the stage for a compelling battle against a Canadiens team eager to protect their home turf.
Between the pipes for the Canadiens will be Sam Montembeault, who is coming off a solid performance where he stopped 27 of 29 shots in a game against the Utah Mammoth this past Saturday.
Familiar Faces Return to Montreal
The game carries a distinct reunion flavour, with several former Canadiens now wearing Kings jerseys. The connections run deep, as former Habs GM Marc Bergevin now serves as a senior advisor with the Kings.
No less than four ex-Habs are on the Los Angeles roster: Phillip Danault, Joel Armia, Corey Perry, and Joel Edmundson. Ageless wonder Corey Perry, 40, has been a revelation for his new club, racking up 11 points in just 10 games. In contrast, Phillip Danault is still searching for his first goal of the campaign, managing only three assists through 16 games.
How to Follow the Action
Puck drop is scheduled for just after 7 p.m. ET at the Bell Centre. Fans can catch the game on TSN2 and RDS, or listen on TSN Radio 690 and 98.5 FM.
For those looking to engage with the game in real-time, a liveblog will provide continuous updates and highlights throughout the night. Additionally, a livestream with an interactive comment section will be hosted on the Hockey Inside Out YouTube channel, offering fans a platform to join the conversation.
