The Montreal Canadiens (31-17-7, 69 points, 4th in Atlantic Division) visit the Minnesota Wild (32-14-10, 74 points, 2nd in Central Division) in an interconference matchup on Monday night. The Canadiens are riding a three-game winning streak and aim to extend their success against top teams, while the Wild look to continue their strong home form amid a five-game point streak. This is the second meeting this season, with Montreal winning the first 4-3 on January 20, 2026, at Centre Bell.
Venue LocationG
rand Casino Arena, Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. PT).
The game will be broadcast on ESPN+, FDSNNO, FDSNWI, Prime, RDS, with radio on TSN 690 and KFAN 100.3 FM.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with key absences, particularly on defense for Minnesota.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Reason |
| Canadiens | Alexandre Texier | LW | Day-To-Day | Lower Body |
| Canadiens | Patrik Laine | RW | IR | Abdomen (expected return Feb 28) |
| Canadiens | Alexander Newhook | C | IR | Undisclosed |
| Canadiens | David Reinbacher | D | Out | Undisclosed |
| Wild | Nico Sturm | C | Day-To-Day | Illness |
| Wild | Jonas Brodin | D | IR | Lower Body (surgery, expected return Mar 3) |
| Wild | Zach Bogosian | D | IR | Lower Body (expected return Feb 26) |
Montreal’s forward depth is tested without Laine and Newhook, shifting more responsibility to Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.
For Minnesota, Brodin’s absence weakens the blue line, but Quinn Hughes has stepped up during his eight-game point streak.
Key
Player Matchups
Minnesota’s depth could exploit Montreal’s injuries, but the Canadiens’ speed poses a threat. Projected starting lineups (based on recent rotations and injuries):
| Position | Canadiens | Wild |
| LW | Kirby Dach | Kirill Kaprizov |
| C | Nick Suzuki | Joel Eriksson Ek |
| RW | Cole Caufield | Mats Zuccarello |
| D | Lane Hutson | Quinn Hughes |
| D | Arber Xhekaj | Jacob Middleton |
| G | Jakub Dobes | Filip Gustavsson |
Key matchups to watch:
Cole Caufield vs. Quinn Hughes: Caufield (32 goals, team leader) is on a tear with 14 points in eight games, projecting for 3+ shots. Hughes (eight-game point streak, 2G-11A) leads Wild defensemen and could limit Caufield’s space, but Caufield’s quick release gives him an edge.
Nick Suzuki vs. Kirill Kaprizov: Suzuki (64 points, 46 assists) drives Montreal’s offense (projects 1+ point). Kaprizov (multi-point games recently) leads Wild scoring and thrives at home.
Lane Hutson vs. Mats Zuccarello: Hutson (rookie sensation) has multi-point potential, facing Zuccarello’s playmaking (projects Over 0.5 assists).
Overall: Canadiens’ speed vs. Wild’s structure: Montreal averages 4.3 GPG in wins, but Minnesota’s home defense (2.88 GAA) and power play (22%) could capitalize on penalties.
Recent Team Forms
Both teams are hot, with Montreal on a three-game win streak and Minnesota on a five-game point streak.
Canadiens’ Last 10 Games (6-3-1 record):
1/31 at BUF: W 4-2
1/29 vs COL: W 7-3
1/27 vs VGK: W 3-2 (OT)
1/24 at BOS: L 3-4
1/22 vs BUF: W 4-2
1/20 vs MIN: W 4-3
1/18 vs TOR: W 7-4
1/17 at NJD: L 1-4
1/14 vs NYR: L 4-5 (OT)
1/13 at NYI: W 3-1
Overall: 6-4 ATS in last 10, Over in 6 of last 10. Montreal averages 4.0 GPG recently.
Wild’s Last 10 Games (6-3-1 record):
1/31 vs CHI: W 6-2
1/29 vs CGY: W 4-1
1/27 vs FLA: L 3-4 (OT)
1/25 vs DET: W 5-4 (OT)
1/24 at TBL: W 4-2
1/22 at FLA: L 1-9
1/20 at MTL: L 3-4
1/18 vs WPG: L 2-5
1/16 vs NJD: L 3-4
1/14 vs TOR: W 7-4
Overall: 6-4 ATS in last 10, Over in 7 of last 10. Minnesota averages 3.9 GPG in recent games.
Series History
Minnesota leads the all-time series 23-18-5, but Montreal has won three of the last five meetings.
The Canadiens took the most recent: 4-3 on January 20, 2026 (Caufield GWG). Over has hit in 9 of Montreal’s last 11 games as road underdog.
Betting Trends
Puck Line (ATS): Wild 24-32 ATS this season (16-13 at home), Canadiens 32-23 ATS (15-11 on road).
Over/Under: Over has hit in 7 of Wild’s last 10 and 6 of Canadiens’ last 10; Under in 5 of Wild’s last 10 home games.
Other trends: Canadiens 5-2 SU in last 7; Wild 6-0 in last 6 home vs. Atlantic; 55% bets on Wild ML, but 60% money on Canadiens +1.5.
Game Odds
Montreal Canadiens 6.5
Minnesota Wild – 135
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, February 1, 2026
