Montreal Canadiens will be without key defenseman Mike Matheson for their game against the Flyers due to an upper-body injury. Matheson, a vital player averaging nearly 25 minutes per game, has signed a long-term extension.

The Montreal Canadiens could find a solution to their goaltending struggles in Pittsburgh, though the price may be quite high.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will host the Montreal Canadiens for the first time this season on Thursday night. It will be the first of three meetings between these two teams after the Penguins won all three meetings last year. They outscored the Canadiens 18-6 in those three games.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to rebound from one of their most shocking losses in recent memory when they host the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

The Penguins continue along their five-game homestand as they take on the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena. Tonight's game vs. the Montreal Canadiens has been moved to 7:30 PM ET.

Video highlights, recaps and play breakdowns of the Edmonton Oilers vs. Montreal Canadiens NHL game from December 14, 2025 on ESPN.