How to watch Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens
NHL. Pittsburgh Penguins (5-6-1) at Montreal Canadiens (6-3-2). Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre. Watch on ESPN+.
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Sat, Oct 31 · ET
Where to watch
- ESPN+Streaming service. Needs a subscription.
Preview
The Penguins (5-6-1) visit the Canadiens (6-3-2) at Bell Centre, Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 PM ET.
The Penguins have won 2 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 3-2 OT against Nashville Predators.
The Canadiens have won 3 of their last 5. Their last game was a win, 2-1 at Winnipeg Jets.
They last met on Sat, Oct 3, 2026, when the Penguins won 6-5.
Players to watch: Evgeni Malkin (Penguins' goals leader, 6) and Cole Caufield (Canadiens' goals leader, 6).
On the injury report for the Penguins: Samuel Girard (injured reserve), Bryan Rust (injured reserve), Ben Kindel (injured reserve).
On the injury report for the Canadiens: Nick Suzuki (out), Sam Montembeault (injured reserve), Ivan Demidov (injured reserve).
The game is on ESPN+.
Injury report
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Evgeni Malkin C | Day-To-Day | Illness |
| Egor Chinakhov RW | Day-To-Day | Lower Body |
| Samuel Girard D | Injured Reserve | Undisclosed |
| Bryan Rust RW | Injured Reserve | Lower Body |
| Ben Kindel C | Injured Reserve | Undisclosed |
Montreal Canadiens
| Player | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Suzuki C | Out | Upper Body |
| Sam Montembeault G | Injured Reserve | Lower Body |
| Ivan Demidov RW | Injured Reserve | Lower Body |
| Bryce Pickford D | Injured Reserve | Undisclosed |
| Lucas Condotta LW | Injured Reserve | Undisclosed |
Head-to-head
Regular Season Series: PIT leads series 1-0
- Sat, Oct 3, 2026Montreal Canadiens 5atPittsburgh Penguins 6
- Sun, Dec 21, 2025Montreal Canadiens 3atPittsburgh Penguins 4
- Sat, Dec 20, 2025Pittsburgh Penguins 0atMontreal Canadiens 4
- Thu, Dec 11, 2025Montreal Canadiens 4atPittsburgh Penguins 2
- Thu, Dec 12, 2024Pittsburgh Penguins 9atMontreal Canadiens 2
Recent formnewest first
Pittsburgh Penguins
- Sat, Oct 24 W 3-2 OT vs Nashville Predators
- Thu, Oct 22 W 4-0 vs Florida Panthers
- Mon, Oct 19 L 5-4 at Utah Mammoth
- Sat, Oct 17 L 6-2 at Vegas Golden Knights
- Fri, Oct 16 L 5-2 at Colorado Avalanche
Montreal Canadiens
- Sun, Oct 25 W 2-1 at Winnipeg Jets
- Fri, Oct 23 W 4-1 at Chicago Blackhawks
- Tue, Oct 20 L 4-3 OT vs San Jose Sharks
- Sat, Oct 17 W 4-3 OT vs Buffalo Sabres
- Wed, Oct 14 L 5-4 at Washington Capitals
Key players
Pittsburgh Penguins
| Goals | Evgeni Malkin 6 |
| Assists | Erik Karlsson 11 |
| Points | Erik Karlsson 12 |
Montreal Canadiens
| Goals | Cole Caufield 6 |
| Assists | Nick Suzuki 7 |
| Points | Nick Suzuki 12 |
Questions
Is there a free Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens live stream?
No. ESPN+ needs a paid subscription. Only games on CBS, Fox, NBC and ABC are free, with a TV antenna. Sites promising free streams are unofficial and often unsafe.
What channel is Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens on?
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens is on ESPN+.
What time does Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens start?
Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens starts Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 PM ET at Bell Centre.
Does StreamEast stream Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens?
No. We don't stream games and we're not the old StreamEast site. We list the official channels and apps showing each game.
Who is injured for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens?
Players listed as out or doubtful: Samuel Girard (Pittsburgh Penguins, injured reserve); Bryan Rust (Pittsburgh Penguins, injured reserve); Ben Kindel (Pittsburgh Penguins, injured reserve); Nick Suzuki (Montreal Canadiens, out); Sam Montembeault (Montreal Canadiens, injured reserve); Ivan Demidov (Montreal Canadiens, injured reserve); Bryce Pickford (Montreal Canadiens, injured reserve); Lucas Condotta (Montreal Canadiens, injured reserve). Check the full injury report above for questionable players.
Who won the last Pittsburgh Penguins vs Montreal Canadiens game?
Pittsburgh Penguins won 6-5 on Sat, Oct 3, 2026.
