The Montreal Canadiens will take on the New Jersey Devils on April 4, 2026, at Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. The Canadiens currently rank fourth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-21-10, while the Devils sit at 13th with a record of 39-34-2.
Cole Caufield, known as ‘Mr. Saturday Night’, has been a standout player for Montreal, scoring 28 goals in his last 27 games and is just one goal away from reaching the 50-goal mark this season. “Cole Caufield is as inevitable as they come,” noted a source familiar with his performance. “It’s only fitting that ‘Mr. Saturday Night’ will have the opportunity to hit 50 tonight.”
The Canadiens have had a strong season overall, with Nicholas Suzuki contributing significantly with 94 points, including 27 goals and 67 assists. In contrast, the Devils’ Jack Hughes has also been impressive, tallying 68 points with 24 goals and 44 assists.
Historically, New Jersey has dominated this matchup, winning five consecutive games against Montreal, scoring four or more goals in each of those contests. “New Jersey has won five consecutive games against Montreal,” a source remarked, highlighting the Devils’ recent success.
The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM ET and will be broadcast on NHL Network. Observers expect the Canadiens to be in a great position to secure an eighth consecutive victory, wrapping up a successful road trip. The Canadiens have struggled against the Devils in the past two years, failing to secure a win in their last encounters.
New Jersey has also shown resilience against teams in the Atlantic Division, holding a 10-9-0 record. As the game approaches, fans and analysts alike are eager to see if Montreal can break their losing streak against New Jersey.
Details remain unconfirmed.
