Bell Centre Showdown: Montreal Canadiens Face Off Against Colorado Avalanche

As the Montreal Canadiens prepare to host the Colorado Avalanche at the Bell Centre, fans are eager to see if their team can continue their recent performance trends. The upcoming match, scheduled for January 16th, promises to be an exciting clash in one of hockey's most storied venues.

The Canadiens have shown a strong offensive presence in their past few games. In their latest match against the Chicago Blackhawks, they secured a victory with five goals scored and a shooting percentage of 18 percent. Their powerplay opportunities didn't translate into goals during that game, but they demonstrated efficiency at even strength with five goals on 27 shots.

Defensively, the Canadiens have been solid as well. They blocked an impressive 17 shots and won over half of their faceoffs against Chicago. Goaltending has also been reliable; in their last three games, save percentages were consistently above 83 percent – peaking at an outstanding 94 percent against Winnipeg Jets.

However, discipline could be an area of concern as they racked up seven penalties in one game and eight in another. This could provide the Avalanche with opportunities if not addressed.

The Bell Centre is known for its electrifying atmosphere which often plays to the advantage of the home team. With passionate fans backing them, Montreal will look to use this energy boost to maintain puck possession and control the tempo of the game.

Fans can catch all the action on ESPN+ or ALT channel 681 for those following from away locales. The puck drops at midnight UTC on January 16th – don't miss what is sure to be a thrilling encounter between these two NHL teams!