The Montreal Canadiens will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights in a matchup featuring contrasting team performances. The Canadiens enter the game with a record of 16 wins, 17 losses, and 3 overtime losses, currently sitting sixth in their division. They are on a two-game winning streak, which has helped them improve their conference record to 12-12-1.
In contrast, the Golden Knights boast a strong record of 25 wins, 8 losses, and 3 overtime losses, placing them first in their division. They are riding a six-game winning streak and have an impressive conference record of 21-3-2. Key players for the Golden Knights include Jack Eichel, who leads the team in points, while Cole Caufield is the top scorer for the Canadiens. Both teams will look to capitalize on their recent performances as they meet at T-Mobile Arena.
Montreal Canadiens at Vegas Golden Knights Game Information
Game Date: December 31, 2024
Game Time: 03:00 PM ET
TV Channel: Vegas Golden Knights
Location: T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)
Vegas Golden Knights Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 25-8-3
Conference Record: 21-3-2
Division Record: 13-2-1
Streak: 6 win
Montreal Canadiens Team Statistics and Rankings
Win-Loss Record: 16-17-3
Conference Record: 12-12-1
Division Record: 8-3-0
Streak: 2 win
Stat Leaders
Vegas Golden Knights (25-8-3, 53 PTS, #1 in division)
Goals Leader: Ivan Barbashev, 15G, 15A, 30 PTS
Assists Leader: Jack Eichel, 10G, 38A, 48 PTS
Points Leader: Jack Eichel, 10G, 38A, 48 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Nicolas Roy, 31 PIM
Goalie: Adin Hill, 16-5-2, 2.63 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Montreal Canadiens (16-17-3, 35 PTS, #6 in division)
Goals Leader: Cole Caufield, 18G, 15A, 33 PTS
Assists Leader: Lane Hutson, 2G, 24A, 26 PTS
Points Leader: Nick Suzuki, 11G, 24A, 35 PTS
Penalty Minutes Leader: Arber Xhekaj, 50 PIM
Goalie: Sam Montembeault, 13-14-2, 2.9 GAA, 0.0 SV%
Vegas Golden Knights Injury Report
Nicolas Roy – Upper Body (Out) – The Vegas Golden Knights placed F Nicolas Roy on injured reserve on Friday (Dec. 27).
Ivan Barbashev – Upper-body (Day To Day) – Barbashev did not play in Sunday’s (Dec. 29) game against Calgary.
Jakub Demek – Undisclosed (Out) – The Vegas Golden Knights placed F Jakub Demek on the injured reserve non-roster list on Tuesday (Oct. 8).
Jordan Gustafson – Undisclosed (Out) – The Vegas Golden Knights placed F Jordan Gustafson on injured reserve non-roster list on Tuesday (Oct. 8).
Lukas Cormier – Undisclosed (Out) – The Vegas Golden Knights placed D Lukas Cormier on injured reserve non-roster list on Tuesday (Oct. 8).
Montreal Canadiens Injury Report
David Reinbacher – Knee (Out) – The Canadiens said that Reinbacher underwent surgery to his left knee on Tuesday (Oct. 1) and is out for 5-to-6 months.
Vegas Golden Knights Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 31, 2024 vs Montreal Canadiens
January 02, 2025 vs Philadelphia Flyers
January 04, 2025 vs Buffalo Sabres
January 07, 2025 at San Jose Sharks
January 09, 2025 vs New York Islanders
January 11, 2025 vs New York Rangers
January 12, 2025 vs Minnesota Wild
January 14, 2025 at Nashville Predators
January 17, 2025 at Carolina Hurricanes
January 18, 2025 at Chicago Blackhawks
Montreal Canadiens Upcoming 2024-2025 Schedule
December 31, 2024 at Vegas Golden Knights
January 03, 2025 at Chicago Blackhawks
January 04, 2025 at Colorado Avalanche
January 06, 2025 vs Vancouver Canucks
January 10, 2025 at Washington Capitals
January 11, 2025 vs Dallas Stars
January 14, 2025 at Utah Hockey Club
January 16, 2025 at Dallas Stars
January 18, 2025 vs Toronto Maple Leafs
January 19, 2025 vs New York Rangers
