- Matchup: Vancouver Canucks vs Montreal Canadiens
- Date: Monday, January 12, 2026
- Venue: Bell Centre, Montreal, QC
- Broadcast: TSN2
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The Montreal Canadiens (25-13-6) are set to take on the Vancouver Canucks (16-22-5) at Bell Centre this coming Monday.
In their last outing, the Vancouver Canucks faced a tough 5-1 defeat against the Red Wings. The Canucks struggled offensively, managing to score just 1 goal on 24 shots, including 1 power play goal from 2 opportunities. They also spent 6 minutes in the penalty box during the match.
At even strength, the Canucks have conceded 116 goals while scoring 87 of their own. Opponents have had 138 power play chances (ranked 9th in the league) against them, resulting in 36 goals. For the season, the Vancouver Canucks have scored 117 goals (26th in the league) but have allowed 152. They have taken a total of 1,157 shots, boasting a shooting percentage of 10.1%. Currently, they sit with 37 points, translating to a .430 points percentage. Vancouver has faced 1,259 shots against and has a .879 save percentage. With 144 power play opportunities, they have scored 30 goals, bringing their success rate to 20.83%.
In goal for Vancouver will be Thatcher Demko. Over his career, Demko has participated in 261 games, carrying a record of 134-98-21 and starting 255 times. Opponents have scored 710 goals against him, with an average of 2.78 goals per game. He has faced 7,845 shots, making 7,135 saves, yielding a save percentage of .909 across 12,872 minutes played. Throughout his professional career, Demko has achieved 141 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .553.
On the opposing side, the Montreal Canadiens recently claimed a victory against the Panthers, finishing with a score of 6-2. In that contest, the Canadiens scored 6 goals from 19 shots, although they failed to convert on any of their 4 power play opportunities.
This season, the Montreal Canadiens have tallied 149 goals and currently stand with 56 points, resulting in a .636 points percentage. They have surrendered 140 goals, including 110 at even strength and 30 while short-handed. The Canadiens have scored a total of 120 even-strength goals and 29 power play goals (ranking 10th in the league). With 128 total power play chances, their conversion rate is 22.66%. The Canadiens have attempted 1,138 shots (25th in the league) for a shooting percentage of 13.09%, while allowing 1,189 shots against. Their penalty kill rate stands at 78.72% over 141 power play attempts from opponents, with a save percentage of 88.2%.
In goal for the Canadiens will likely be Sam Montembeault, who has accrued 5,847 saves from 6,520 shots, leading to a save percentage of .897. Montembeault holds a career record of 88-90-29 and has played in 224 games, starting in 204 of those matches for a total of 10,959 minutes. His quality start percentage rests at 52.0%, with 106 quality starts over his NHL career. Opponents have averaged 3.30 goals per game against him, resulting in a total of 673 goals allowed.
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NHL showdown? Will it be against the spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Go with Vancouver
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