The Vancouver Canucks arrive at the Bell Centre this Monday night desperately looking for answers, while the Montreal Canadiens aim to cement their status as true contenders in the Atlantic Division. With the shock of the Quinn Hughes trade still settling in Vancouver, this matchup offers a stark contrast between a team in a painful rebuild and a franchise on the rise.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the Vancouver Canucks at Montreal Canadiens game on TV today, January 12, 2026.
How to Watch Vancouver Canucks at Montreal Canadiens: TV & Streaming
The puck drops at 7:30 PM ET (4:30 PM PT) at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec.
For viewers in Canada, this is a national broadcast, but it will not be on Sportsnet. This game is a Prime Monday Night Hockey exclusive.
- English Streaming: Prime Video (included with Amazon Prime membership).
- French TV: RDS.
For viewers in the USA:
- Streaming: ESPN+ and NHL Power Play.
Canucks vs Canadiens: Team Records, Leading Scorers & Key Injuries
This season has been a tale of two different trajectories. The Montreal Canadiens (25-14-6) are sitting comfortably in a playoff spot with 56 points, driven by an electric young core. The Vancouver Canucks (16-23-5), meanwhile, have plummeted to 37 points and 8th in the Pacific Division, fully embracing a rebuild after dealing their captain Quinn Hughes to Minnesota last month.
Last Game Results: Both teams are coming off demoralizing shutout losses on Saturday, January 10.
- Canucks: Lost 5-0 to the Toronto Maple Leafs (their 6th straight loss).
- Canadiens: Lost 4-0 to the Detroit Red Wings (snapping a 3-game win streak).
2025-26 Season Leading Scorers:
- Montreal Canadiens: Captain Nick Suzuki is leading the charge with 48 points (14G, 34A), supported by rookie phenom Lane Hutson who has racked up an incredible 44 points from the blue line. Rookie Ivan Demidov is also turning heads with 36 points.
- Vancouver Canucks: With Hughes gone, the offense runs through Elias Pettersson, who has managed 26 points (11G, 15A) in a frustrating season. Brock Boeser follows with 21 points.
Key Injuries:
- Canadiens: F Patrik Laine (IR), F Kirby Dach (IR), and F Jake Evans (IR) are out. F Josh Anderson is listed as Day-to-Day (DTD).
- Canucks: G Thatcher Demko (IR) remains sidelined, a huge blow to their stability. New acquisition Marco Rossi is DTD, while F Conor Garland and F Filip Chytil are on IR.
Betting Odds & Game Prediction
The oddsmakers have the Canadiens as heavy favorites at -185, with the Over/Under set at 6.5.
From my perspective, it’s hard to bet against Montreal at home, even with their recent stumble against Detroit. The Canucks are averaging a dismal 2 goals per game during their current skid and have clearly shifted their focus to the 2026 draft lottery. Montreal’s power play, anchored by Hutson and Suzuki, should feast on a Vancouver penalty kill that has struggled without Derek Forbort (LTIR). I’m taking Montreal on the Puck Line (-1.5) and, given Vancouver’s scoring woes, I’d actually lean toward the Under 6.5.
- Prediction: Montreal Canadiens win 4-1.
Finding Hockey on TV & NHL Leaders
If you are looking to find the Vancouver Canucks on TV for the rest of the week, they return to Sportsnet for their Wednesday matchup. The Montreal Canadiens TV schedule remains heavy on RDS and Sportsnet East for regional games. Taking a look around the league, the NHL point leaders for the 2025-26 season are neck-and-neck, with Nathan MacKinnon (78 pts) and Connor McDavid (77 pts) battling for the Art Ross, while San Jose sophomore Macklin Celebrini sits 3rd with 67 points. Don’t forget to join our online hockey pool for cash prizes on my website—entries for the second half of the season close this Friday!
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