Expect goals aplenty in Montreal tonight based on the goaltending matchup, with Nick Suzuki getting into the act. Free Oilers vs. Canadiens predictions for Sunday, December 14, 2025.

Fowler, a native of Melbourne, Florida, made NHL history Thursday as the League's first Florida-born goalie. He also was the youngest Canadiens goalie to earn a win in his debut (21 years, 17 days) since Carey Price on Oct. 10, 2007 (20 years, 55 days).

The Montreal Canadiens visit the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, with the Rangers looking to stop a three-game skid.

According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, the Canadiens are one of the teams interested in Los Angeles Kings forward Phillip Danault. "One team I'd keep a really close eye on is the Montreal Canadiens on trying to bring Phillip Danault home," Seravalli said. "I know the Canadiens are one of the teams circling around Danault with the LA Kings."

The Montreal Canadiens reportedly have no plans to trade their star defenseman despite rising interest from other teams.

The Eastern Conference standings are ridiculous. Only eight points separate the first-place Carolina Hurricanes and 15th-place Columbus Blue Jackets. The Pittsburgh Penguins currently hold the last wild-card spot with 35 points, but there are seven teams within three points of the Pens.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jacob Fowler made 33 saves in his NHL debut and the Montreal Canadiens beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 on Thursday night.