The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday, Dec. 6, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET at Scotiabank Arena. This is the third meeting of the season between the two rivals, with the season series currently tied 1-1 after Montreal won 5-2 on Nov. 22 and Toronto took the opener 5-2 on Oct. 8.

Montreal enters the matchup at 14-9-3, while Toronto comes in at 13-11-3. Both teams feature young offensive stars, including Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield for the Canadiens and Auston Matthews and William Nylander for the Maple Leafs, setting the stage for another high-energy chapter in this historic rivalry tonight.

How To Watch Canadiens vs. Maple Leafs Live Tonight

TV Schedule in the United States: Fans outside the Canadiens’ and Maple Leafs’ local broadcast areas can watch the game on ESPN+. Viewers can also watch through NHL Center Ice (USA).

TV Schedule in Canada: Canadian viewers can watch the game nationally on CBC, SNE, SNO, and SNP. Streaming is also available through Sportsnet+ and TVAS+.

Live Streaming Options: If you don’t have access to the above, you can stream the game on DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.

Canadiens Injury Report

Forward Kirby Dach is on injured reserve with a foot injury and is expected to be out until at least Dec. 28. Forward Patrik Laine remains on injured reserve with an abdomen injury. He is expected to return around Feb. 28. Center Alex Newhook is on injured reserve with an ankle injury and should be back around Mar. 17. Defenseman Kaiden Guhle is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and is expected to return around Jan. 8.

Maple Leafs Injury Report

Goaltender Joseph Woll is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Defenseman Christopher Tanev is on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and is expected to return around Dec. 13. Goaltender Anthony Stolarz remains on injured reserve with an upper-body injury. He should be back around Dec. 8. Defenseman Brandon Carlo is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and is expected to return around Jan. 1.

Which Team Is Better, the Canadiens or the Maple Leafs?

Both teams possess strong offensive skills and talented young players, but their performances this season reveal contrasting strengths.

Montreal has gone 4-5-1 in its last 10, averaging 3.31 goals per game, driven by standout play from Suzuki and Caufield. However, defensive struggles persist as the Canadiens allow 3.54 goals per game. Their 26.4% power play is a major bright spot. However, their penalty kill sits at 77.4%. Canadiens’ goaltending is struggling, but Jakub Dobes has been a bright spot.

Toronto has been improving recently, boasting a 5-3-2 record in its last 10 games. The Leafs score 3.48 goals per game and dominate the faceoff circle at 57%. They have one of the League’s best offensive forward groups led by Matthews. Still, their power play has lagged at 14.7%, but their 81.8% penalty kill has helped stabilize defensive play. Goaltending has been mixed due to injuries, and both Woll and Stolarz are injured.

Overall, Montreal holds the edge on the power play, while Toronto maintains advantages in penalty killing, faceoffs, and defensive structure. Still, Toronto could face struggles in goal. Both teams possess enough offensive firepower to tilt momentum quickly, making tonight’s matchup at Scotiabank Arena a tightly contested battle.