11.21 pregame

Tonight's game is the first of three regular season contests between New Jersey and Montreal. The Devils are 1-4-1 against Atlantic Division foes, and 5-7-1 against Eastern Conference opponents.

In the 2017-18 regular season, the Devils defeated the Canadiens in their season series, 2-0-1 (5PTS). Travis Zajac (2G-2A), led New Jersey in scoring with four points. Montréal's Mike Reilly (1G-3A) led the Canadiens with three points.
Keith Kinkaid started two of three games against Montréal, allowing five goals, and posting a 2.50 GAA. For the Canadiens, Carey Price also played two of three games, allowing 3 goals and posting a 1.49 GAA.
New Jersey and Montréal's second matchup will be on February 2nd, at Bell Center.
Fans can listen to the Devils on the
Devils Hockey Network
, or watch on
MSG+
.