NHL play on Saturday features the Dallas Stars (26-13-1) visiting the Montreal Canadiens (20-18-3) at Bell Centre, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Stars rank fifth in the Western Conference with 53 points and the Canadiens are 10th in the Eastern Conference with 43 points.
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Stars vs. Canadiens: Jan. 11 Viewing Options
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Stars' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.28 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.5 | 2nd |
| Shots | 30.8 | 3rd |
| Shots Allowed | 26.2 | 4th |
| Power Play % | 16.67% | 27th |
| Penalty Kill % | 85.05% | 1st |
Canadiens' 2024-25 Stats
| Stat | Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3 | 16th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.34 | 27th |
| Shots | 25.5 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.6 | 17th |
| Power Play % | 21.6% | 17th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.82% | 11th |
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Stars vs. Canadiens Top Players
Stars
- A leading offensive player this season for Dallas, Matt Duchene has recorded 38 points.
- Having scored 10 goals and adding 24 assists, Jason Robertson is a top contributor for Dallas through 40 games.
- With 30 points through 40 games (10 goals and 20 assists), Wyatt Johnston has been an important part of Dallas' offensive attack this season.
- In the 30 games Jake Oettinger has played this season, his save percentage is .908, 19th in the league.
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has recorded 13 goals and 29 assists in 41 games for Montreal, good for 42 points.
- Cole Caufield is a leading scorer for Montreal with 40 total points this season. He has scored 23 goals and added 17 assists in 41 games.
- Montreal's Lane Hutson is among the top offensive players on the team with 29 total points (three goals and 26 assists).
- Samuel Montembeault has an .898 save percentage (40th in the league), with 756 total saves, giving up 86 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has compiled a 15-15-2 record this season.
Stars vs. Canadiens Injury Report
Stars
Mason Marchment: Out (Face),
Tyler Seguin: Out (Hip)
Canadiens
David Reinbacher: Out (Knee),
David Savard: Questionable (Upper Body),
Patrik Laine: Questionable (Illness)
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Stars' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | W 3-2 | Home |
| 1/7/2025 | Rangers | W 5-4 | Away |
| 1/9/2025 | Flyers | W 4-1 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 1/12/2025 | Senators | - | Away |
| 1/14/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Canadiens | - | Home |
Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4/2025 | Avalanche | W 2-1 | Away |
| 1/6/2025 | Canucks | W 5-4 | Home |
| 1/10/2025 | Capitals | W 3-2 | Away |
| 1/11/2025 | Stars | - | Home |
| 1/14/2025 | Utah Hockey Club | - | Away |
| 1/16/2025 | Stars | - | Away |
| 1/18/2025 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |