Montreal Canadiens vs. Carolina Hurricanes - NHL Game Preview - January 1, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Fri Jan 2

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Canadiens	3.22 GF AVG	3.22 GA AVG	25.00 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.22 GF AVG	2.78 GA AVG	17.80 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Jake Evans (C)	Lower Body	01-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 27
Kirby Dach (C)	Foot	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Kaiden Guhle (D)	Groin	01-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 8
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Shayne Gostisbehere (D)	Groin	12-31-2025Expected to be out until at least Jan 1
Jaccob Slavin (D)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Seth Jarvis (C)	Upper Body	01-05-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 6
Pyotr Kochetkov (G)	Hip	09-14-2026Out for the season
Charles-Alexis Legault (D)	Hand	03-01-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 2

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