The Montreal Canadiens travel to Newark to face the New Jersey Devils on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. The regular-season contest starts at 7:30 PM ET at Prudential Center, marking the first time these two clubs have played each other during the 2026-2027 season.
Montreal enters the matchup with an 11-3-3 record and carries a two-game winning streak. The Canadiens earned victories in four of their last five outings, starting with a 5-2 win at the Dallas Stars and a 5-4 home win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Montreal then lost 5-4 in overtime against the Winnipeg Jets before defeating the Utah Mammoth 5-4 in overtime at home and beating the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-2 on the road.
New Jersey hosts the game with a 12-5-0 record and a four-game winning streak. After a 5-2 loss at the Colorado Avalanche, the Devils earned a 5-2 win at the Vegas Golden Knights. New Jersey then secured three straight victories beyond regulation, defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 in a shootout at home, the St. Louis Blues 5-4 in overtime at home, and the New York Islanders 5-4 in overtime on the road.
Both teams enter Wednesday night having scored four or more goals in four of their past five contests. With Montreal holding a two-game winning streak and New Jersey carrying a four-game winning streak into the matchup, Wednesday provides the opening contest in their season series.
