The Colorado Avalanche (35-7-9) visit the Montreal Canadiens (29-17-7) at Bell Centre in Montréal, Quebec on January 29, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Avalanche sit in first place in the Western Conference. The Canadiens rank fifth in the Eastern Conference.
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Avalanche vs. Canadiens: Jan. 29 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Avalanche's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.9 | 1st |
| Goals Allowed | 2.39 | 1st |
| Shots | 34.5 | 1st |
| Shots Allowed | 26.6 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 15.88% | 28th |
| Penalty Kill % | 84.4% | 2nd |
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.36 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.26 | 24th |
| Shots | 26.2 | 24th |
| Shots Allowed | 27 | 9th |
| Power Play % | 23.23% | 8th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.88% | 27th |
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Avalanche vs. Canadiens Top Players
Avalanche
- One of Colorado's top offensive options this season is Nathan MacKinnon, who has recorded 88 points in 51 games.
- With 22 goals and 39 assists, Martin Necas is one of the top contributors for Colorado with his 61 points (1.2 per game).
- Colorado's scoring effort is aided by Cale Makar's 61 points. He's contributed 41 assists.
- Across 30 games played, Scott Wedgewood has a goaltending record of 20-2-5. During those games, he's allowed 62 goals while recording 690 saves.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has scored 16 goals (0.3 per game) and put up 43 assists (0.8 per game), fueling the Montreal offense with 59 total points (1.1 per game). He takes 2.1 shots per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Cole Caufield is one of the impact players on offense for Montreal with 54 total points (1.0 per game), with 30 goals and 24 assists in 53 games.
- Lane Hutson has posted nine goals on the season, chipping in 44 assists.
- Jakub Dobes is 16-5-3 on the season, allowing 68 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 549 saves with an .890 save percentage (47th in the league).
Avalanche vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Avalanche
Logan O'Connor: Out (Hip),
Gabriel Landeskog: Out (Upper Body),
Devon Toews: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Ross Colton: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle)
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Avalanche's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/23/2026 | Flyers | L 7-3 | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/28/2026 | Senators | L 5-2 | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
| 2/4/2026 | Sharks | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2026 | Sabres | L 4-2 | Home |
| 1/24/2026 | Bruins | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/27/2026 | Golden Knights | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Avalanche | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 2/2/2026 | Wild | - | Away |
| 2/4/2026 | Jets | - | Away |