Alexandre Carrier has been eating pucks in January, and he’ll put his body on the line again vs. Boston.
Jan 24, 2026 • 11:03 ET
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Alexandre Carrier o1.5 Shots Blocked (-180)
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Alexandre Carrier (45) plays the puck against the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Montreal Canadiens will visit the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Saturday, January 24, for a classic matchup between these two Atlantic Division rivals.
My Canadiens vs. Bruins predictions and NHL picks suggest yet another thrilling offense-driven game between the two Original Six teams.
Canadiens vs Bruins prediction
Canadiens vs Bruins best bet: Alexandre Carrier Over 1.5 blocked shots (-180)
Since January 7, no one has blocked more shots than Montreal Canadiens defenseman Alexandre Carrier. He ranks one ahead of his teammate Noah Dobson despite playing significantly fewer minutes.
The Quebec City native has 27 blocked shots over his last nine games, and has scored four goals during that time for good measure.
He trails only Mike Matheson among Habs defensemen in shorthanded ice time, and will be largely entrusted to fend off the Boston Bruins’ fourth-ranked power play. He’s in line to hit the Over for blocked shots once again.
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Canadiens vs Bruins same-game parlay
Nick Suzuki was recently named to Canada’s Olympic roster, and deservedly so, as the 26-year-old leads the team in points (57) and ranks 11th in the NHL in assists (41). He has helpers in four consecutive games and 10 in his last 10 games.
With Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman underperforming thus far, it’s worth noting Montreal has put up at least four goals on Boston in three of their last five meetings — including potting six behind Swayman just over a month ago.
Canadiens vs Bruins SGP
Alexandre Carrier Over 1.5 blocked shots
Nick Suzuki Over 0.5 assists
Canadiens team total Over 3.5
Canadiens vs Bruins odds
Moneyline: Canadiens +100 | Bruins -120
Puck Line: Canadiens +1.5 (-230) | Bruins -1.5 (+190)
Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+100) | Under 6.5 (-120)
Canadiens vs Bruins trend
Boston has won seven of the last 10 meetings, but has lost two of the last three. Find more NHL betting trends for Canadiens vs. Bruins.
How to watch Canadiens vs Bruins
Location
TD Garden, Boston, MA
Date
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Puck drop
7:00 p.m. ET
TV
NESN, Sportsnet
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