The Montreal Canadiens will face a challenging test when they take on the Colorado Avalanche in Game 24 of the season. The puck drops at 3:00 PM EST / 12:00 PM PST, with coverage available on TSN2 in the Canadiens region and Altitude in the Avalanche region, as well as streaming options via ESPN+, RDS, and TSN+.
Embarking on a demanding road trip, the Canadiens entered their last three games with uncertainty, especially considering the strong home records of their opponents. However, to everyone’s surprise, Montreal has excelled, securing victories in their first two games. They managed to steal a hard-fought win in Salt Lake City despite being outplayed by the Mammoth and followed it up with an impressive performance in Las Vegas. As a result, Montreal has not only captured four crucial points but has also climbed back into second place in the Atlantic Division, notably aided by the misfortunes of other teams.
Now, the Canadiens face their toughest challenge yet against the Colorado Avalanche, who boast an impressive home record of 9-0-2 through 11 games at Ball Arena this season. The Avalanche have consistently outscored their opponents, averaging an astounding 4.64 goals per game on home ice, and present a formidable challenge for Montreal’s defense.
Despite the odds being stacked against them, the Canadiens are riding a wave of confidence and are poised to make a statement. Their recent success shows that they can compete at a high level, with the Minnesota Wild having demonstrated that the Avalanche are not unbeatable.
The projected lineup for the Canadiens sees Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki leading the forward lines, supported by young talents like Zachary Bolduc and Juraj Slafkovský. On defense, Mike Matheson and Noah Dobson anchor the blue line, with Jakub Dobeš expected to start in goal.
Conversely, the Avalanche’s lineup features stars such as Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar, both of whom will be critical in attempting to secure a victory.
With the spirit of competition alive, tonight’s game promises excitement as the Canadiens aim to continue their impressive run and attempt to upset the reigning powerhouse on their home turf. Fans can look forward to an engaging matchup, hoping for a memorable performance from the Canadiens.