The Montreal Canadiens (4-1) take on the New York Rangers (2-3-1) in NHL play on Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with 8 points and the Rangers are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 5 points.
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Canadiens vs. Rangers: Oct. 18 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- 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)
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.6 | 6th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.8 | 11th |
| Shots | 25.6 | 23rd |
| Shots Allowed | 24.2 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 15% | 23rd |
| Penalty Kill % | 75% | 20th |
Rangers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 1.83 | 31st |
| Goals Allowed | 1.5 | 1st |
| Shots | 30.3 | 11th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.5 | 8th |
| Power Play % | 11.76% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 91.67% | 6th |
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Canadiens vs. Rangers Top Players
Canadiens
- A leading offensive player this season for Montreal, Nicholas Suzuki has put up seven points.
- Cole Caufield is another of Montreal's major contributors currently with seven total points (five goals and two assists) to his name.
- Through five games, Zachary Bolduc has proven himself as an important offensive option for Montreal. He has four points (three goals and one assist).
- As Montreal's top goalie, Samuel Montembeault has recorded 2 wins and 1 loss this season while allowing nine goals with 60 saves.
Rangers
- Adam Fox has collected three goals and one assist in six games for New York, good for four points.
- Sam Carrick is a key piece of the offense for New York with three total points this season. He has scored zero goals and added three assists in six games.
- Jonathan Tanner Miller has posted one goal on the season, chipping in two assists.
- Igor Shesterkin is 2-2-1 in five games this season, conceding 5 goals (1.0 goals against average) with 124 saves and a .961 save percentage (second-best in the league).
Canadiens vs. Rangers Injury Report
Canadiens
Patrik Laine: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Kirby Dach: Day-To-Day (Lower Body),
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body)
Rangers
Carson Soucy: Out (Upper Body),
Vincent Trocheck: Out (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/2025 | Blackhawks | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/14/2025 | Kraken | W 5-4 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Predators | W 3-2 | Home |
| 10/18/2025 | Rangers | - | Home |
| 10/20/2025 | Sabres | - | Home |
| 10/22/2025 | Flames | - | Away |
| 10/23/2025 | Oilers | - | Away |
Rangers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2025 | Capitals | L 1-0 | Home |
| 10/14/2025 | Oilers | L 2-0 | Home |
| 10/16/2025 | Maple Leafs | L 2-1 | Away |
| 10/18/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 10/20/2025 | Wild | - | Home |
| 10/23/2025 | Sharks | - | Home |
| 10/26/2025 | Flames | - | Away |