The Montreal Canadiens (1-0) visit the Pittsburgh Penguins (1-0) at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 3, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Canadiens vs. Penguins: Oct. 3 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Venue: PPG Paints Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.4 | 7th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.06 | 16th |
| Shots | 26.3 | 22nd |
| Shots Allowed | 27.8 | 18th |
| Power Play % | 23.14% | 10th |
| Penalty Kill % | 78.14% | 19th |
Penguins' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.54 | 3rd |
| Goals Allowed | 3.15 | 24th |
| Shots | 28.4 | 10th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.3 | 12th |
| Power Play % | 24.14% | 7th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.43% | 7th |
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Canadiens vs. Penguins Top Players
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki was critical to Montreal's offense a season ago, racking up 101 points in 82 games.
- With 51 goals and 37 assists, Cole Caufield was among the top contributors for Montreal (88 points, 1.1 per game).
- In 82 games a season ago, Lane Hutson proved to be a contributor for Montreal. He racked up 78 points on the year (12 goals and 66 assists).
- Last season for Montreal, Jakub Dobes (29-10-4) registered a 2.8 goals-against average, and a save percentage of .901.
Penguins
- Sidney Crosby recorded 29 goals and 45 assists in 68 games for Pittsburgh last season, resulting in 74 points.
- Erik Karlsson was one of the impact players on offense for Pittsburgh with 66 total points (0.9 per game), with 15 goals and 51 assists in 75 games.
- Bryan Rust had 65 points, including 29 goals and 36 assists.
- Arturs Silovs had a 19-12-8 record last season, with an .888 save percentage (47th in the league). He conceded 115 goals (3.1 goals against average).
Canadiens vs. Penguins Injury Report
Canadiens
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Groin),
Oliver Kapanen: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Penguins
Justin Brazeau: Out (Lower Body),
Ryan Graves: Out (Lower Body),
Bryan Rust: Out (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/29/2026 | Maple Leafs | W 3-2 | Away |
| 10/3/2026 | Penguins | - | Away |
| 10/6/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 10/8/2026 | Predators | - | Home |
| 10/10/2026 | Red Wings | - | Home |
Penguins' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2026 | Flyers | W 7-0 | Away |
| 10/3/2026 | Canadiens | - | Home |
| 10/5/2026 | Jets | - | Home |
| 10/7/2026 | Capitals | - | Away |
| 10/9/2026 | Blue Jackets | - | Away |