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Canadiens Host Avalanche Amidst Key Player Injuries
15 Nov
Summary
- Montreal Canadiens host Colorado Avalanche on Nov. 14, 2026.
- Both teams are facing significant player injuries impacting their lineups.
- Betting odds favor Montreal with a -122 moneyline, total set at 6.5.
The Montreal Canadiens will host the Colorado Avalanche at Bell Centre on November 14, 2026. As of this matchup, the Canadiens hold third place in the Eastern Conference with 28 points, while the Avalanche are fifth in the Western Conference with 25 points. Both teams are contending with notable injuries. The Canadiens have Samuel Montembeault and Ivan Demidov out with lower-body injuries, among others. The Avalanche are missing Josh Manson due to a lower-body issue, with Nathan MacKinnon and Cale Makar also listed as day-to-day.
Offensively, Cole Caufield has been a standout for Montreal, accumulating 18 points through 12 goals and six assists. For Colorado, Nathan MacKinnon has recorded 30 points in 20 games. Goaltending statistics highlight Jacob Fowler's strong performance for Montreal, boasting a 2.1 goals-against average and a .926 save percentage. Mackenzie Blackwood of Colorado has a 2.6 goals-against average and a .901 save percentage.
