Montreal Canadiens vs. Dallas Stars - NHL Game Preview - January 4, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sun Jan 4

7:00PM

Dallas

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Montreal MON--	-	-	-
Dallas DAL--	-	-	-

American Airlines CenterDallas, TX

Canadiens	3.12 GF AVG	3.35 GA AVG	25.50 Power Play
Stars	3.42 GF AVG	2.57 GA AVG	32.40 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Phillip Danault (C)	Illness	12-22-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 23
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Sam Montembeault (G)	Not Injury Related	12-20-2025Expected to be out until at least Dec 21
Kirby Dach (C)	Foot	01-03-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 4
Kaiden Guhle (D)	Groin	01-07-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 8
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Tyler Seguin (C)	Knee	05-15-2026Out for the season
Lian Bichsel (D)	Lower Body	01-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 27
Kyle McDonald (RW)	Knee	12-31-2025Expected to be out until at least Jan 1

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