Montreal Canadiens vs. New York Rangers - NHL Game Preview - April 2, 2026 - CBS Sports

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Thu Apr 2

11:00PM

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Montreal MON--	-	-	-
New York NYR--	-	-	-

Madison Square GardenNew York, NY

Canadiens	3.39 GF AVG	3.15 GA AVG	23.90 Power Play
Rangers	2.63 GF AVG	3.14 GA AVG	23.00 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Patrik Laine (RW)	Abdomen	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Alexandre Texier (LW)	Lower Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Alex Newhook (C)	Ankle	03-16-2026Expected to be out until at least Mar 17

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Conor Sheary (LW)	Lower Body	02-27-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 28
Igor Shesterkin (G)	Lower Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Adam Fox (D)	Lower Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26
Adam Edstrom (C)	Lower Body	02-25-2026Expected to be out until at least Feb 26

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