The Montreal Canadiens visit the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, with the game scheduled for 9:30 PM ET. This regular-season contest marks the first meeting between the two franchises during the 2026-2027 campaign.
Montreal enters the game with an 11-3-3 record and a two-game winning streak. Over their last five contests, the Canadiens defeated the Dallas Stars 5-2 on the road, beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 at home, lost 5-4 in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets, defeated the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in overtime, and earned a 4-2 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs on the road.
The Avalanche enter the matchup with a 10-6-2 record on the season. In their past five games, Colorado earned a 5-2 win against the Calgary Flames and a 5-2 victory at the Chicago Blackhawks before losing 7-2 at the Columbus Blue Jackets and 3-2 in overtime to the Nashville Predators. The Avalanche won their most recent game 4-0 against the Detroit Red Wings.
Wednesday presents the opening chapter of the season series between Montreal and Colorado. The Canadiens look to build on their two consecutive victories as they head on the road, while the Avalanche host Montreal following a four-goal shutout victory against Detroit.
