The Montreal Canadiens are set to host the Anaheim Ducks at the Bell Centre on Sunday night, aiming to bounce back from a recent loss with significant lineup adjustments. Goaltender Jacob Fowler will start between the pipes, replacing Jakub Dobes who was in net during Montreal's 4-2 defeat against the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
Key Lineup Changes for the Canadiens
In addition to the goaltending switch, veteran forward Brendan Gallagher returns to the active roster after being a healthy scratch for the first time in his professional career. Gallagher's absence in the previous game marked a notable departure from his usual role, making his comeback a focal point for the team's offensive strategy.
Recent Struggles and Home Ice Advantage
The Canadiens, with a record of 36 wins, 19 losses, and 10 overtime losses, seek to avoid repeating their recent road trip woes. Earlier this month, Montreal suffered consecutive losses to both the Sharks and Ducks while away from home. Tonight's contest provides an opportunity to leverage home ice advantage at the Bell Centre, which coincidentally celebrates its 30th anniversary of opening tomorrow.
Game Details: Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time. The match will be broadcast on TSN2 and RDS, with radio coverage on TSN Radio 690 and 98.5 FM. Notably, there will be no livestream available on the Hockey Inside Out YouTube channel tonight; streaming will resume on Tuesday for the St. Patrick's Day matchup against the Boston Bruins.
Broader Context and Viewing Options
For fans experiencing regional blackouts on TSN2 or RDS, alternative viewing methods are available to catch Canadiens games from Ontario and Western Canada. The team's performance tonight could set the tone as they navigate the latter part of the 2025-26 NHL season, with Fowler's start in goal being a critical factor in their defensive efforts against the Ducks, who hold a 36-27-3 record.
