Montreal Canadiens vs. Los Angeles Kings - NHL Game Preview - March 7, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Sun Mar 8

12:00AM

Los Angeles

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Canadiens	3.27 GF AVG	3.13 GA AVG	22.40 Power Play
Kings	2.54 GF AVG	2.68 GA AVG	16.20 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Jake Evans (C)	Lower Body	01-26-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 27
Kirby Dach (C)	Foot	01-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 17
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Corey Perry (RW)	Personal	01-15-2026Day-to-Day
Anze Kopitar (C)	Lower Body	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16
Joel Armia (RW)	Upper Body	01-15-2026Day-to-Day
Trevor Moore (LW)	Upper Body	01-15-2026Expected to be out until at least Jan 16

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