The Montreal Canadiens (35-30-9) take on the Boston Bruins (30-36-9) as a part of Thursday's NHL action, starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens rank eighth with 79 points and the Bruins are 16th with 69 points in the Eastern Conference.
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Canadiens vs. Bruins: April 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Thursday, April 3, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.99 | 15th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 26th |
| Shots | 25.9 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 29 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 21.2% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 80.26% | 13th |
Bruins' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.61 | 29th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.29 | 25th |
| Shots | 26.5 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 15.35% | 29th |
| Penalty Kill % | 75.89% | 23rd |
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Canadiens vs. Bruins Top Players
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has been important to Montreal's offense this season, recording 79 points in 74 games.
- Cole Caufield has 34 goals and 30 assists for Montreal to compile 64 total points (0.9 per game).
- Lane Hutson has created 60 points for Montreal in 74 games this season, netting a goal on 6% of his shots and putting up five goals and 55 assists.
- Samuel Montembeault (27-23-6) has a 2.9 goals against average and a save percentage of .900 for Montreal.
Bruins
- David Pastrnak's 88 points make him a pivotal offensive option for Boston. He has put up 37 goals and 51 assists in 75 games.
- Pavel Zacha has scored 45 total points (0.6 per game) this season. He has 14 goals and 31 assists.
- Morgan Geekie is a top player on offense for Boston with 27 goals and 17 assists.
- Jeremy Swayman has a 20-27-6 record this season, with an .892 save percentage (49th in the league). He has 1336 saves, and has allowed 161 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Canadiens vs. Bruins Injury Report
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out For Season (Lower Body)
Bruins
Charlie McAvoy: Out (Shoulder),
Hampus Lindholm: Out For Season (Kneecap),
Mark Kastelic: Out (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/28/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-1 | Away |
| 3/30/2025 | Panthers | W 4-2 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Panthers | W 3-2 | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Bruins | - | Home |
| 4/5/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Predators | - | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Bruins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2025 | Ducks | L 6-2 | Away |
| 3/29/2025 | Red Wings | L 2-1 | Away |
| 4/1/2025 | Capitals | L 4-3 | Home |
| 4/3/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 4/5/2025 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 4/6/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 4/8/2025 | Devils | - | Away |