Canadiens play Penguins at PPG Paints Arena on October 3, 2026.
Montreal enters on Saturday, October 3, ranked second in the Eastern Conference. The Canadiens have 2 points and 83 games left. They are in a playoff position, while Pittsburgh's standings details are not available here.
Pittsburgh has earned 5 points in its last five games with a 2-2-1 record. Kris Letang leads the Penguins with 2 goals in that span, while Sidney Crosby has 4 assists. Montreal is 1-2-2 with 4 points. Josh Anderson has 3 goals, and Phillip Danault has 2 assists.
The Penguins have had the better recent record in this matchup. They won 3 of the last 5 meetings and collected 6 points. Montreal won 2 games and took 5 points in those meetings.
Pittsburgh has the slight edge because it has been stronger in both the last five games and the recent series. Montreal still has the better season start, with a 1-0 record after one game. That gives the Canadiens an early cushion, but the Penguins have more recent results between these teams to support their side.
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Canadiens visit Penguins on October 3, 2026. Puck drop is 6:00 PM CDT.
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At PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, the Penguins home rink.
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