Canadiens vs Devils: Odds, Spread, and Total

The Montreal Canadiens aim to return to the winning track and reinforce their defense as they face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Canadiens hold a 9-3-1 record, leading the Atlantic Division.

Montreal Canadiens Recent Game Recap

They recently lost 5-4 in a home shootout against the Philadelphia Flyers. After falling behind 3-0 in the first period, Montreal rallied with four goals in the second. The Flyers tied the game midway through the third period. Despite being outshot 42-20, the Canadiens dominated faceoffs 38-20. Their special teams were effective, going 2-for-4 on the power play and 4-for-6 on the penalty kill. The power play sparked their comeback and offensive momentum. Kirby Dach earned the third star with two goals.

New Jersey Devils Recent Game Recap

The Devils, with a 9-4 record, lead the Metropolitan Division but lost 4-1 to the Anaheim Ducks on the road. They entered the third period down 3-0, scored once midway through, and conceded an empty-net goal late. The teams’ stats were close overall, with New Jersey outshooting Anaheim 33-29. The Devils were 0-for-1 on the power play but perfect 2-for-2 on the penalty kill. Both squads were strong in shot blocking, although some of the Devils’ key offensive players had negative plus/minus ratings.

Standings and Special Teams

Montreal: second in scoring, tied 18th in goals against
Power play rank: 6th
Penalty kill rank: 22nd

Note: The above data was collected on Nov. 6, 2025, and may have changed since writing.

Author's summary: Montreal and New Jersey both aim to bounce back, with the Canadiens relying on a strong power play and faceoff edge, while the Devils seek to improve their offensive consistency.

FOX Sports Radio New Jersey — 2025-11-06