The Montreal Canadiens (12-3-4) host the New York Rangers (12-8-1) at the Bell Centre in an NHL regular-season game on Monday, November 16, with puck drop at 7:30 p.m. ET (00:30 UTC on November 17).
Montreal Canadiens: 12-3-4 through 19 games
Montreal holds 28 points from 19 games with only three regulation losses, per public standings data. The Canadiens are the stronger side in this pairing by points percentage, though their sample is shorter than New York's.
New York Rangers: 12-8-1 and the road challenge
The Rangers have 25 points from 21 games, with eight regulation defeats and one overtime or shootout loss. Two extra games played make raw point totals an imperfect comparison. Public reports give no confirmed lineups or starting goaltenders for this date.
What the Canadiens–Rangers matchup tests
The game pits Montreal's home-ice structure against a Metropolitan Division opponent that has been competitive but more often beaten in regulation. Mid-November standings remain fluid, so a single result should be read cautiously.
| Competition | NHL regular season |
|---|---|
| Home | Montreal Canadiens — 12-3-4, 28 points |
| Away | New York Rangers — 12-8-1, 25 points |
| Venue | Bell Centre, Montreal |
| Start | Nov 16, 2026, 7:30 p.m. ET / 00:30 UTC Nov 17 |
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