Canadiens vs Devils: Odds, Spread, and Total
The Montreal Canadiens aim to bounce back and strengthen their defense as they face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at 7 p.m. The Canadiens hold a 9-3-1 record and lead the Atlantic Division. Their latest game was a 5-4 shootout loss at home against the Philadelphia Flyers.
In that game, the Flyers took a 3-0 lead after the first period, but Montreal responded with four goals in the second. The Canadiens conceded a tying goal midway through the third period. Despite being outshot 42-20, Montreal dominated faceoffs 38-20. Their power play converted 2-of-4 chances, and their penalty kill was successful 4-of-6 times.
"The power play was a big reason the Canadiens got back in this game, and it got the offensive momentum going for the rest of the game."
Kirby Dach earned third star honors with two goals.
The New Jersey Devils stand at 9-4, topping the Metropolitan Division. They recently lost 4-1 on the road to the Anaheim Ducks. Entering the third period down 3-0, New Jersey scored once before conceding an empty-net goal to finish the game.
Shot totals were close, with the Devils outshooting the Ducks 33-29. New Jersey’s power play went 0-for-1, and their penalty kill was perfect at 2-for-2. Both teams performed well in blocking shots, although some key Devils offensive players recorded negative plus/minus stats.
"Most of the main statistics were pretty close, and the Devils outshot the Ducks 33-29."
As of November 6, 2025, Montreal ranks second in scoring, tied for 18th in goals against, sixth on the power play, and 22nd on the penalty kill.
Author’s Summary: Montreal seeks to rebound on defense after a close shootout loss, facing a strong Devils team leading their division with contrasting recent results.