As we cross the midway point of the 2025-26 season, the Montreal Canadiens (26-15-7) are enjoying a resurgent campaign, currently sitting 3rd in the Atlantic Division with 59 points. They are looking to bounce back after a tough 5-3 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

Montreal Canadiens vs. Colorado Avalanche. Start time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French) In the Avalanche region: Altitude S

Third place in the Atlantic Division once felt far off for these Sabres, who at 11-14-4 sat in the basement of the Eastern Conference. But a 16-3-1 stretch since has Buffalo just four points behind the third-place Canadiens entering Thursday, with one game in hand.

The Montreal Canadiens host the Colorado Avalanche after the Canadiens knocked off the Vegas Golden Knights 3-2 in overtime