The NHL slate on Tuesday includes a showdown between the Montreal Canadiens (17-11-4) and the Philadelphia Flyers (16-9-6), starting at 7 p.m. ET at Bell Centre and broadcast on ESPN+. The Canadiens are seventh (with 38 points) and the Flyers sixth (38 points) in the Eastern Conference.
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Canadiens vs. Flyers: Dec. 16 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Montréal, Quebec
- Venue: Bell Centre
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
Canadiens' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.22 | 9th |
| Goals Allowed | 3.47 | 28th |
| Shots | 25.2 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 27.6 | 14th |
| Power Play % | 26.37% | 4th |
| Penalty Kill % | 76.19% | 25th |
Flyers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.81 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.77 | 9th |
| Shots | 25.0 | 30th |
| Shots Allowed | 25.8 | 5th |
| Power Play % | 16.47% | 24th |
| Penalty Kill % | 81.63% | 14th |
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Canadiens vs. Flyers Top Players
Canadiens
- Nicholas Suzuki has been important to Montreal's offense this season, recording 37 points in 32 games.
- Cole Caufield has 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) to add to the team's offensive efforts.
- Montreal's scoring effort is aided by Lane Hutson's 33 points. He's contributed 23 assists.
- Across 18 games played, Jakub Dobes has a goaltending record of 11-5-2. During those games, he's allowed 51 goals while recording 419 saves.
Flyers
- Trevor Zegras has totaled 32 points (1.0 per game) for Philadelphia, with 13 goals and 19 assists in 31 games (playing 18:35 per game).
- Travis Konecny has racked up 27 points this season, with eight goals and 19 assists.
- Christian Dvorak's seven goals and 15 assists add up to 22 points this season.
- Daniel Vladar has a .908 save percentage (16th in the league), with 462 total saves, allowing 47 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together an 11-5-3 record this season.
Canadiens vs. Flyers Injury Report
Canadiens
Kirby Dach: Out (Foot),
Michael Matheson: Day-To-Day (Undisclosed),
Kaiden Guhle: Out (Lower Body),
Alexander Newhook: Out (Ankle),
Patrik Laine: Out (Abdomen)
Flyers
Tyson Foerster: Out (Upper Body)
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Canadiens' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Penguins | W 4-2 | Away |
| 12/13/2025 | Rangers | L 5-4 | Away |
| 12/14/2025 | Oilers | W 4-1 | Home |
| 12/16/2025 | Flyers | - | Home |
| 12/18/2025 | Blackhawks | - | Home |
| 12/20/2025 | Penguins | - | Home |
| 12/21/2025 | Penguins | - | Away |
Flyers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Golden Knights | L 3-2 | Home |
| 12/13/2025 | Hurricanes | L 4-3 | Home |
| 12/14/2025 | Hurricanes | L 3-2 | Away |
| 12/16/2025 | Canadiens | - | Away |
| 12/18/2025 | Sabres | - | Away |
| 12/20/2025 | Rangers | - | Away |
| 12/22/2025 | Canucks | - | Home |