The Montreal Canadiens (18-12-4) take on the Pittsburgh Penguins (14-10-9) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with 40 points and the Penguins are 12th in the Eastern Conference with 37 points.
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Canadiens vs. Penguins: Dec. 20 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.18 | 8th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.41 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.4 | 27th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 11th |
| Power Play % | 25.53% | 6th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.27% | 25th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.12 | 12th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 17th |
| Shots | 28.2 | 15th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 23rd |
| Power Play % | 30.43% | 3rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.19% | 15th |
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Canadiens vs. Penguins Top Players
Canadiens
- With 10 goals and 29 assists this season, Nicholas Suzuki is one of Montreal's top contributors (39 points).
- With 17 goals and 17 assists, Cole Caufield is one of the top offensive options for Montreal with his 34 points (1.0 per game).
- With 31 points through 34 games (five goals and 26 assists), Lane Hutson has been an important part of Montreal's offense this season.
- In the 19 games Jakub Dobes has played this season, his save percentage is .893, 43rd in the league.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby has collected 19 goals and 16 assists in 33 games for Pittsburgh, good for 35 points.
- Evgeni Malkin is a key piece of the offense for Pittsburgh with 29 total points this season. He has scored nine goals and added 20 assists in 26 games.
- Bryan Rust has 28 points so far, including 12 goals and 16 assists.
- Stuart Skinner is 11-9-4 on the season, giving up 67 goals (2.9 goals against average) and compiling 519 saves with an .886 save percentage (50th in the league).
Canadiens vs. Penguins Injury Report
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),
Michael Matheson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed)
Penguins
Blake Lizotte: Out (Upper Body),
Evgeni Malkin: Out (Upper Body),
Caleb Jones: Out (Lower Body),
Tanner Howe: Out (Acl ),
Filip Hallander: Out (Leg)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Oilers | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Flyers | L 4-1 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Blackhawks | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 12/23/2025 | Bruins | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Lightning | - | Away |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14/2025 | Mammoth | L 5-4 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Oilers | L 6-4 | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Senators | L 4-0 | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/21/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 12/23/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 12/28/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Away |