The Montreal Canadiens are looking to salvage a difficult week as they host their historic rivals, the Boston Bruins, at the Bell Centre on Saturday night. The game marks the beginning of a significant stretch without key forward Alex Newhook.
A Week of Setbacks for the Habs
The past week has been challenging for the Canadiens, who suffered two decisive losses. They were defeated by the Los Angeles Kings and the Dallas Stars by a combined score of 12-1. The situation worsened during the game against Dallas on Thursday when the team lost two crucial players to significant injuries.
Forward Alex Newhook sustained a fractured ankle and is expected to be out of the lineup for approximately four months. On the blue line, defenceman Kaiden Guhle will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks with a partially torn adductor muscle.
Davidson's Debut and Goaltending Decision
In response to the mounting injuries, the Canadiens have called up forward Jared Davidson from the AHL's Laval Rocket. Davidson will make his NHL debut against the Bruins. The promising rookie has been productive in the AHL, recording 11 points in 13 games with Laval.
Between the pipes, goaltender Sam Montembeault will get the start for Montreal. Both Montembeault and his goaltending partner struggled in the lopsided loss to Dallas, and the team will be counting on a bounce-back performance.
How to Watch the Rivalry Clash
The puck is scheduled to drop at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Fans can catch the game on CityTV, Sportsnet East, and TVA Sports. The radio broadcast will be available on TSN Radio 690 and 98.5 FM.
This matchup against the Bruins provides the Canadiens with an opportunity to reset and find a positive note to end a tumultuous week, relying on new faces to step up in the absence of key contributors.
