By Data Skrive

Jan. 20, 2026 11:24 am EST

Tuesday’s NHL action will see the Montreal Canadiens (27-15-7) take the ice against the Minnesota Wild (28-13-9), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens are fourth in the Eastern Conference (61 points), while the Wild are second in the Western Conference (65 points).

How to watch Minnesota Wild vs. Montreal CanadiensMinnesota vs. Montreal odds

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Injury reportsCanadiens

Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),

Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen),

Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle)

Wild

Jonas Brodin: Out (Lower Body),

Matthew Boldy: Out (Undisclosed),

Joel Eriksson Ek: Out (Lower Body),

Zach Bogosian: Out (Undisclosed),

Marcus Johansson: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)

Stats to know
Nicholas Suzuki has put up 54 points in 49 games (15 goals and 39 assists).
Jakub Dobes has a 3.0 goals-against average, and 501 saves. His .888 save percentage ranks 48th in the league.
Kirill Kaprizov has 25 goals and 32 assists for 57 total points this season.
Filip Gustavsson has given up 78 goals (2.6 goals-against average) and compiled 774 saves with a .910 save percentage (14th in the league).

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