Canadiens Look to Salvage California Trip with Win Over Kings

The Montreal Canadiens (33-18-10) aim to conclude their challenging California road trip with a victory against the Los Angeles Kings (25-22-14) on Saturday night at Crypto.com Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CityTV, Sportsnet East, TVA Sports, and TSN Radio 690/98.5 FM.

Recent Struggles on the Road

The Canadiens have faced difficulties during this trip, posting a 0-1-1 record thus far. They suffered a 7-5 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday and a 6-5 shootout defeat against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Montreal is 1-1-2 since the Olympic break.

Caufield’s Saturday Success

Forward Cole Caufield will be looking to continue his strong performance on Saturdays, having scored 15 of his 37 goals on that day of the week.

Goaltending Concerns

Both Canadiens goaltenders have experienced challenges on this trip. Jakub Dobes allowed 7 goals on 23 shots against the Sharks (.778 save percentage), while Samuel Montembeault conceded 6 goals on 33 shots versus the Ducks (.848 save percentage). Dobes is expected to start tonight’s game against the Kings.

Playoff Positioning

Despite their recent struggles, the Canadiens remain in a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They are one point behind the Detroit Red Wings, with two games in hand.

How to Watch

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Game Highlights

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