The Toronto Maple Leafs will visit the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday, Nov. 22, with puck drop set for 7:00 PM ET at Centre Bell. This is the second meeting of the season between the rivals, with Toronto leading the season series 1-0.
Toronto enters the game at 9-9-3, while Montreal sits at 10-7-3. Both teams have been inconsistent defensively this year, but their strong forward depth promises an entertaining matchup tonight in Montreal.
How To Watch Maple Leafs vs. Canadiens Live Tonight
TV Schedule in the United States: Viewers outside the Maple Leafs’ and Canadiens’ local broadcast regions can watch the game on ESPN+ or through NHL Center Ice (USA).
TV Schedule in Canada: Canadian viewers can watch the game nationally on Sportsnet+, TVAS+, CBC, SNE, SNO, SNP, and TVA Sports.
Live Streaming Options: Fans can also stream the game on DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, and FuboTV.
Maple Leafs Injury Report
Center Auston Matthews is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and is expected to return around Nov. 26. Forward Matthew Knies has a lower-body injury. He should also return around Nov. 26. Goalie Anthony Stolarz is on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and is expected back around Nov. 29.
Additionally, Center Nicolas Roy is on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and should return around Nov. 26. Defenseman Chris Tanev is on injured reserve with an upper-body injury and is also expected back around Nov. 26. Defenseman Brandon Carlo has a lower-body injury and is expected to return around Nov. 22.
Canadiens Injury Report
Center Jake Evans is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury. Forward Patrik Laine is on injured reserve with an abdominal injury. He is expected to return around Feb. 28. Forward Alex Newhook is on injured reserve with an ankle injury and should return around Mar. 17.
The team is also without Center Kirby Dach, who has a foot injury and is expected back around Dec. 28. Defenseman Kaiden Guhle is on injured reserve with a lower-body injury and should return around Jan. 8.
Which Team Is Better, the Maple Leafs or the Canadiens?
The Leafs and Habs remain one of the NHL’s most historic and passionate rivalries. This season, both teams have strong offensive numbers but struggle defensively, which has kept them hovering around the .500 mark.
The Maple Leafs have gone 4-4-2 in their last 10 games. They score 3.43 goals per game, ranking fourth in the league, helped by their elite forward core. Their power play sits at 14.5%, and defensively, they allow 3.67 goals per game. John Tavares and William Nylander continue to produce. At the same time, the goaltending has been inconsistent, partly due to the absence of Joseph Woll and Stolarz.
On the other hand, Montreal is 3-4-3 in its last 10. The Canadiens average 3.35 goals per game and have a stronger power play at 22%. Like Toronto, they’ve struggled defensively, giving up 3.60 goals per game. Jakub Dobes has been a bright spot with consistent goaltending (6-2-2), and Lane Hutson’s breakout play (17 points this season) has boosted the blue line.
These teams are closely matched in offensive output. Still, Toronto has a slight edge in faceoff dominance and top-end scoring. Montreal’s home-ice advantage and improved special teams keep this matchup tight. Fans can expect a competitive and energetic rivalry game tonight.
