Canadiens vs Devils: Odds, Spread, and Total
The Montreal Canadiens aim to rebound from a recent loss and strengthen their defense as they face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday at 7 p.m. Montreal stands at 9-3-1, leading the Atlantic Division. Their latest matchup, a 5-4 shootout defeat to the Philadelphia Flyers, saw an early three-goal deficit erased by four second-period goals before conceding a late equalizer.
Despite being outshot 42-20, Montreal dominated faceoffs 38-20, converted 2 of 4 power plays, and killed 4 of 6 penalties. Their power play sparked a significant offensive push. Kirby Dach earned the game's third star after scoring twice.
The New Jersey Devils hold a 9-4 record, leading the Metropolitan Division. They are coming off a 4-1 road loss to the Anaheim Ducks. After trailing 3-0 entering the third period, New Jersey got one back midway through before allowing an empty-net goal to end the game. The teams’ stats were similar, with the Devils outshooting the Ducks 33-29.
New Jersey went 0-for-1 on the power play and 2-for-2 on the penalty kill. Both sides blocked numerous shots, though some Devils forwards finished with negative plus/minus ratings.
Note: Data collected on November 6, 2025, and may have changed since writing. Montreal ranks second in league scoring, tied for 18th in goals against, sixth on the power play, and 22nd in penalty killing.
Author’s Summary
Both teams look to bounce back after recent losses, with Montreal leveraging its scoring strength and special teams efficiency against a resilient New Jersey defense.