April 4, 2026Updated 3:24 pm EDT
NHL play on Saturday features the Montreal Canadiens (44-21-10) visiting the New Jersey Devils (39-34-2) at Prudential Center, starting at 7 p.m. ET on NHL Network. The Canadiens rank fourth with 98 points and the Devils are 13th with 80 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Injury reportsCanadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Upper Body),
Alexander Carrier: Out (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),
Alexandre Texier: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Devils
Stefan Noesen: Out For Season (Knee),
Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl),
Arseni Gritsyuk: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Brett Pesce: Out (Lower Body)
Stats to know
Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 94 points in 75 games (27 goals and 67 assists).
In 38 games, Jakub Dobes has conceded 101 goals (2.73 goals-against average) and has recorded 936 saves.
Jack Hughes has 24 goals and 44 assists for 68 total points this season.
Jacob Markstrom has played 42 games this season, conceding 126 goals (3.1 goals-against average) with 947 saves and an .883 save percentage (59th in the league).
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