Jakub Dobes will begin in purpose for the Canadiens
(17-12-4)
as they proceed their residence stand towards the Chicago Blackhawks
(13-14-6)
on the Bell Centre on Thursday.
Puck drop at 7 p.m.
(TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM)
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Right here’s what it’s worthwhile to know:
That is the third of 4 straight video games at residence for the Habs, a spot the place they haven’t had a lot success. Their file on the Bell Centre is 8-9-1. The Canadiens began their residence stand Sunday with a 4-1 win over the Oilers. They misplaced on Tuesday to the Flyers by the identical rating, reversed. The Hawks are with out star ahead and main scorer Connor Bedard. He’s out with an upper-body harm. Montreal ahead Joe Veleno will likely be motivated to point out the Hawks moved on from him a little bit too rapidly final season. Defenceman Mike Matheson will miss a second straight recreation with an upper-body harm. How and the place to observe the Canadiens on TV for 2025-26 season. Blacked out on TSN2 or RDS? Right here’s tips on how to watch Canadiens video games from Ontario and Western Canada.
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Frank Nazar broke a 22-game scoring drought to present the Hawks a 1-0 minutes after they’d one other potential purpose known as up on a profitable coach’s problem by Martin St. Louis.
28 ➡️ 48 ➡️ 91 ➡️ 🚨 pic.twitter.com/sTKoEI6vcW
— Chicago Blackhawks (@NHLBlackhawks) December 19, 2025
Talking of breaking slumps, Zachary Bolduc scored his first purpose on the Bell Centre this season to tie the sport at 1-1.
BOLDUC AU CENTRE BELL#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/OJDK4w95p0
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 19, 2025
Brendan Gallagher thought he scored to present Montreal the lead, however the Chicago coach efficiently challenged the play was offside.
Brendan Gallagher had his purpose overturned after a problem for offside and this was as shut because it will get 😭😅 pic.twitter.com/wUbsp3EISu
— Gino Arduous (@GinoHard_) December 19, 2025
The Habs opened the third interval with one other Bolduc purpose.
Il y prend goûtTip drill ft. Boldy#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/ao7rJ0Ei6B
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 19, 2025
Did Owen Beck rating his first NHL purpose? For now, the purpose goes to Noah Dobson.
Un peu brouillon, mais on va le prendreIf you ask Dobber, financial institution’s open at 9 on a Thursday 🤑#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/Jg5NitEuMX
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) December 19, 2025
Nick Suzuki ended it with an empty-netter.
