Calgary Flames vs. Montreal Canadiens - NHL Game Preview - January 7, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Thu Jan 8

12:30AM

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Calgary CGY--	-	-	-
Montreal MON--	-	-	-

Bell CentreMontreal, PQ

Flames	2.57 GF AVG	2.97 GA AVG	13.60 Power Play
Canadiens	3.21 GF AVG	3.21 GA AVG	26.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jake Bean (D)	Undisclosed	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Martin Pospisil (C)	Undisclosed	12-26-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 27
Samuel Honzek (LW)	Upper Body	05-20-2026Expected to be out until at least May 21

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Sam Montembeault (G)	Not Injury Related	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
Alexandre Texier (LW)	Upper Body	12-27-2025Day-to-Day
Jake Evans (C)	Lower Body	12-27-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 28
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

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