The highly anticipated game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Winnipeg Jets is set to begin tonight at 7:00 PM EST. Fans can tune in via Sportsnet for English commentary or RDS for French coverage. Streaming options include ESPN+, RDS, and Sportsnet+.
Tribute to Andrei Markov
This evening, the Canadiens will commemorate Andrei Markov’s remarkable 990-game NHL career. Markov is recognized as one of the strongest defensemen in the team’s modern history, finishing his career with 572 points and a +64 goal differential. The ceremony at Bell Centre will honor his contributions to the franchise during a challenging era.
Game Preview
Following a recent struggle in defense, the Canadiens aim to improve their performance against the Jets. In their last matchup, the Ottawa Senators capitalized on numerous scoring opportunities against goaltender Samuel Montembeault. The Canadiens’ defensemen must enhance their play to prevent similar chances tonight.
Lineup Changes
For this game, Montreal will see a roster change. Jared Davison will replace Florian Xhekaj, who played the last five games. Davison seeks to showcase his offense while also contributing defensively through physical play.
Montreal Canadiens Projected Lineup
- Left Wing: Cole Caufield
- Centre: Nick Suzuki
- Right Wing: Juraj Slafkovský
- Left Wing: Alexandre Texier
- Centre: Oliver Kapanen
- Right Wing: Ivan Demidov
- Left Wing: Josh Anderson
- Centre: Jake Evans
- Right Wing: Brendan Gallagher
- Left Wing: Jared Davidson
- Centre: Joe Veleno
- Right Wing: Zachary Bolduc
- Left Defence: Mike Matheson
- Right Defence: Noah Dobson
- Left Defence: Jayden Struble
- Right Defence: Lane Hutson
- Left Defence: Arber Xhekaj
- Right Defence: Alexandre Carrier
- Starter: Jakub Dobeš
- Backup: Samuel Montembeault
Injury Report
- Injured: Kirby Dach, Kaiden Guhle, Patrik Laine, Alex Newhook
- Scratched: Adam Engström, Florian Xhekaj
Winnipeg Jets Projected Lineup
- Left Wing: Kyle Connor
- Centre: Mark Scheifele
- Right Wing: Gabriel Vilardi
- Left Wing: Vladislav Namestnikov
- Centre: Jonathan Toews
- Right Wing: Cole Perfetti
- Left Wing: Nino Niederreiter
- Centre: Adam Lowry
- Right Wing: Alex Iafallo
- Left Wing: Cole Koepke
- Centre: Morgan Barron
- Right Wing: Tanner Pearson
- Left Defence: Josh Morrissey
- Right Defence: Dylan DeMelo
- Left Defence: Dylan Samberg
- Right Defence: Neal Pionk
- Left Defence: Logan Stanley
- Right Defence: Lias Salomonsson
- Starter: Eric Comrie
- Backup: Thomas Milic
As the Canadiens look to honor Markov on the ice, both teams prepare for an exciting matchup that promises to be a pivotal moment in the season.
