The Montréal Canadiens are scheduled to face the Pittsburgh Penguins to open a thrilling NHL battle on October 14, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT.
The Pittsburgh Penguins are 1-2-1 and the Montréal Canadiens are 2-1-0. Both teams have served very well defensively. Montréal has a great penalty kill rate of 92.3%, which ranks them seventh in the league. Pittsburgh is not far behind at 90%, which ranks them tenth.
The Canadiens are placed 15th overall with a 20% power play conversion rate, while the Penguins have a 22.2% rate, which lands them in 13th place overall.
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Montréal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins: Date and puck-drop time
The Montréal Canadiens will take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in an electrifying NHL game on October 14, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at Centre Bell, in Montreal, Canada.
| Date | October 14, 2024 |
| Puck-Drop Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Centre Bell |
| Location | Montreal, Canada |
How to watch Montréal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins on TV & stream live online
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Montréal Canadiens vs Pittsburgh Penguins team news
Montréal Canadiens team news
Nick Suzuki was outstanding for Montréal last season, scoring 33 goals (0.4 each game) with 44 assists (0.5 each game) on 2.3 shots with a 17.8 percent shooting rate. He was one of the team's best with 77 points (0.9 per game).
Cole Caufield contributed 65 points (28 goals, 37 assists) in 82 games.
Samuel Montembeault was 16-15-9 in 41 games in net. He was 36th in the league with a 3.1 GAA and .903 save percentage, allowing 127 goals.
Montréal Canadiens Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jayden Struble | Upper body injury | Day-to-Day |
| David Reinbacher | Knee injury | Out |
Pittsburgh Penguins team news
Last season, Sidney Crosby scored 94 points in 82 games and was very important to Pittsburgh's success.
Bryan Rust scored 56 points, by scoring 28 goals and setting up 28 assists.
Tristan Jarry was the goalie who had a 19-25-5 record at the end of the season. He let in 133 goals and made 1,236 saves, giving him a 2.91 goals-against average.
Pittsburgh Penguins Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Nedeljkovic | Lower body injury | Out |
| Vasily Ponomarev | Upper body injury | Out |
Montréal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins head-to-head record
Pittsburgh has won their last three encounters against the Montréal Canadiens, indicating a fiercely competitive game based on their recent head-to-head record. The Penguins won their latest contest by a score of 4-1 on February 23, 2024. This came after a close 3-2 win in January as well as a 4-3 victory in December. On the other hand, Montréal had won two close games before, 6-4 in March of 2023 as well as 5-4 in November 2022. Because of this back-and-forth past, this game might be another close one, since both teams are capable of scoring a lot of points. Pittsburgh may have a slight edge because they have been so good lately, but Montréal has proven they can beat the Penguins' defense.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | Penguins 4-1 Canadiens |
| Jan 28, 2024 | Penguins 3-2 Canadiens |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Penguins 4-3 Canadiens |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Canadiens 6-4 Penguins |
| Nov 13, 2022 | Canadiens 5-4 Penguins |