By Data Skrive
Jan. 7, 2026 3:31 pm EST
The Montreal Canadiens (23-13-6) host the Calgary Flames (18-20-4) during Wednesday’s NHL schedule, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank fourth in the Eastern Conference and the Flames are 14th in the Western Conference.
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Injury reportsCanadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Groin),
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Jake Evans: Out (Lower Body),
Josh Anderson: Day-To-Day (Upper Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
Flames
Devin Cooley: Day-To-Day (Illness),
Jake Bean: Out (Undisclosed),
John Beecher: Out (Upper Body),
Martin Pospisil: Out (Undisclosed),
Samuel Honzek: Out (Upper Body)
Stats to know
Over 42 games played, Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 46 points (14 goals and 32 assists).
Jakub Dobes has a goals-against average of 3.0, and a .889 save percentage (46th in the league).
In 42 games played this season, Nazem Kadri has 32 points (0.8 per game), with eight goals and 24 assists.
Dustin Wolf has allowed 88 goals (2.9 goals-against average) and amassed 778 saves with an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league).
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