A 7-3 loss to Toronto on home ice is never good, but for the first time this season, Montreal has earned some benefit of the doubt.

The New York Rangers will face off against the Montreal Canadiens inside the Bell Centre Sunday. Here's how to watch the Rangers game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information: Cable/Network TV: MSG Network,

The Toronto Maple Leafs will face the Montreal Canadiens in this NHL matchup at the Bell Centre on Saturday, January 18th. WATCH: Maple Leafs vs Canadiens Live | Stream free on Fubo The Maple Leafs are sitting at the top of the Atlantic Division,

McMann's goal jumpstarted the Maple Leafs' offense to score seven unanswered goals to defeat the Canadiens 7-3.

This is the type of announcement that could impact the ice time and responsibilities of some young defensemen for the Montreal Canadiens, such as Logan Mailloux, Adam Engstrom, William Trudeau and potentially David Reinbacher. The Laval Rocket has just lost an excellent veteran for the remainder of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube made a notable lineup move ahead of tonight's game against the Montreal Canadiens. Tonight will be the third time the Leafs and Canadiens have faced off against each other this season.

After a cold spell, William Nylander potted two in his last putting. Expect Willy to fire at will with his swagger back. We’ve got a busy NHL betting slate tonight with 15 games on tap, including an Original Six showdown between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre.

There's of course Nick Suzuki and Cole Caulfield's steps forward in assuming their roles as franchise players, both leading the club with 43 and 42 points, respectively. But Hutson is running the defensive corps, averaging 22:42 per night, which gives him a serious edge on Celebrini and Michkov for the campaign's best rookie.

The players are sacrificing a lot for something that’s bigger than themselves, and you can see it,” Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis said.

The Montreal Canadiens have been on a roll since the start of December and much of this success can be attributed to Patrik Laine‘s return. Laine was acquired from the Blue Jackets in the offseason in exchange for Jordan Harris.