Montreal Canadiens vs. New Jersey Devils - NHL Game Preview - April 4, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sat Apr 4

11:00PM

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Prudential CenterNewark, NJ

Canadiens	3.34 GF AVG	3.20 GA AVG	23.40 Power Play
Devils	2.53 GF AVG	2.99 GA AVG	.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Alexandre Texier (LW)	Lower Body	01-23-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 24
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Stefan Noesen (RW)	Knee	02-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 3
Zack MacEwen (RW)	Knee	09-14-2026Out for the season
Luke Hughes (D)	Shoulder	03-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 3
Marc McLaughlin (C)	Undisclosed	01-24-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 25

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