Bruins and Canadiens Gear Up for a Classic Rivalry Clash in Montreal
Alright, so tonight’s matchup is one of those that just feels special — the Boston Bruins are heading up to Montreal to take on the Canadiens, and no matter what the standings say, any time these two teams meet, it’s electric. This isn’t just another regular season game; it’s a piece of hockey history being written in real time.
Boston’s rolling into this one with a record of 30-36-9. It hasn’t been the smoothest ride for them this season, and they’re dealing with some injuries to key players — Charlie McAvoy is still out with a shoulder injury, Hampus Lindholm’s nursing a knee issue, and Mark Kastelic is sidelined too. That’s a chunk of their grit and skill missing from the lineup, so the Bruins are leaning on a mix of youth and experience to pull things together.
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Up front, the top line is looking solid with Morgan Geekie, Pavel Zacha, and the always-dangerous David Pastrnak. Behind them, guys like Elias Lindholm, Fabian Lysell (who’s back after being scratched last game), and Casey Mittelstadt are expected to bring some energy. The bottom six? Still grinding hard — names like Jakub Lauko, John Beecher, and Patrick Brown will be trying to wear down Montreal’s depth.
Defensively, it’s a patchwork setup for Boston — Nikita Zadorov and Henri Jokiharju are leading the way, with Parker Wotherspoon, Andrew Peeke, Mason Lohrei, and Ian Mitchell filling in the rest. And between the pipes, Jeremy Swayman is expected to get the start, with Joonas Korpisalo backing him up.
Now on the Canadiens’ side — they’ve got a bit more momentum. Sitting at 35-30-9, Montreal’s looking to finish strong and keep that playoff dream alive. And the best part? No major injuries right now. That’s a huge plus this late in the season.
The Habs will roll with their usual lines — Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovsky on that top line, which has been clicking. Then there’s Emil Heineman, Alex Newhook, and Patrik Laine on the second line — a mix of speed and shot power. Down the lineup, you’ve got veterans like Josh Anderson and Brendan Gallagher still making life tough for opponents. Even the fourth line — Pezzetta, Evans, Armia — brings some serious edge.
On defense, Montreal’s got Mike Matheson paired with Alexandre Carrier, Kaiden Guhle with Lane Hutson, and Jayden Struble with the ever-reliable David Savard. In goal, it’ll be Sam Montembeault again, with Jakub Dobes backing him up.
And while Montreal is sticking with the same lineup for the third straight game, Boston’s hoping the return of Lysell can shake things up a bit.
At the end of the day, this one’s less about records and more about rivalry. Bruins versus Canadiens — the atmosphere, the history, the fans — it just hits different. Drop the puck at 7 p.m. ET, and let’s see which team rises to the moment.
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