Canes host hot Canadiens after a tough loss. Key players sidelined as Raleigh welcomes Montreal's young offensive firepower.

The Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames hit the ice in NHL action at Bell Centre on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game airs on ESPN+. Montreal earned a 4-3 victory on the road its last time out on Jan. 4 against the Dallas Stars.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Montreal Canadiens vs. Florida Panthers NHL game from January 8, 2026 on ESPN.

Pittsburgh Penguins (14-7-7, 35 points, 4th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The long homestand rolls on with matinee games at PPG Paints this weekend against San Jose (3pm on Saturday) and Utah

The Canadiens are back in action to begin what is always a tough post-Christmas road trip.

A night after rallying in the third period to beat the Washington Capitals, the Florida Panthers are back at it in Sunrise tonight against the Montreal Canadiens. Although many had hoped to see Jacob Fowler — the first Florida-born goalie in NHL history — to start,

Who: Montreal Canadiens (19-12-4, 42 points, 2nd place Atlantic Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (14-11-9, 37 points, 5th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. eastern How to Watch: Broadcast locally Sportsnet Pittsburgh, streaming on ESPN+ Pens ...