April 5, 2026Updated 3:24 pm EDT
The Sunday NHL schedule includes the Montreal Canadiens (45-21-10) hosting the New Jersey Devils (39-34-3) at Bell Centre, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank third and the Devils 13th 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
Zack MacEwen: Out For Season (Acl),
Stefan Noesen: Out For Season (Knee),
Arseni Gritsyuk: Out For Season (Upper Body),
Brett Pesce: Out (Lower Body)
Stats to know
In 76 games played, Nicholas Suzuki has totaled 95 points (27 goals and 68 assists).
Jakub Dobes has a 2.7 goals-against average, and 971 saves. His .903 save percentage ranks 23rd in the league.
Over 55 games played this season, Jack Hughes has collected70 points (1.2 per game), with 25 goals and 45 assists).
Jacob Markstrom has an .883 save percentage (58th in the league). He has 947 saves, and has conceded 126 goals (3.1 goals-against average).
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