Bell Centre Showdown: Montreal Canadiens Face Off Against Los Angeles Kings

As the Montreal Canadiens gear up to host the Los Angeles Kings at the Bell Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can continue its recent performance trends. The Canadiens have shown a mix of outcomes in their last few games, which provides a nuanced picture of what to expect in the upcoming matchup.

In their most recent game against the Seattle Kraken, the Canadiens emerged victorious with a scoreline that reflected a strong offensive and defensive game. They netted four goals from thirty shots, translating into an impressive shooting percentage of thirteen percent. Their goaltending was equally commendable, with a save percentage of ninety-four percent on thirty-three shots against them.

However, this win came after an overtime loss to the Detroit Red Wings where they scored four goals but allowed five against them. Despite this setback, there were positives to take away; notably, they won fifty-seven percent of faceoffs and had an equal shooting percentage as in their win over Seattle.

The game before that saw a less favorable outcome for Montreal when they faced off against the Florida Panthers. The Canadiens managed only one goal from twenty-two shots and suffered defensively by conceding five goals. This was reflected in both their low shooting percentage of around five percent and save percentage which stood at eighty-three percent.

These mixed results indicate that while Montreal has demonstrated offensive prowess and resilience at times, consistency remains an issue—particularly on defense where fluctuating save percentages have been evident.

Looking ahead to facing Los Angeles Kings at home provides both opportunity and challenge for Montreal. The Bell Centre has witnessed moments of triumph but also some disappointments for the home side this season. Fans will be hoping that their team can harness home advantage effectively and deliver another performance akin to their latest victory rather than succumb as they did against Florida.

The upcoming game is scheduled for December 8th at 00:00 UTC at Bell Centre in Montreal. Fans can catch all the action on BSW or stream it via ESPN+.