Wild vs. Canadiens: Key Matchup Details and Storylines for Nov. 10

Verified and updated: November 11, 2026, 1:04 a.m. UTC.

The Minnesota Wild visited the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Tuesday, November 10, with both teams near the top of the early-season standings. The NHL listed Minnesota at 12-3-4 and Montreal at 11-3-3 before the game. The scheduled start was 7 p.m. Eastern Time in Montreal (EST, UTC−05:00), or 6 p.m. Central Time in Minnesota (CST, UTC−06:00). The game has passed; the official sources checked for this article provided the pregame preview and schedule, but not a verified final score.

Destaques

• Minnesota and Montreal entered the game with winning records: 12-3-4 and 11-3-3, respectively.
• The game was scheduled for the Bell Centre in Montreal on November 10 at 7 p.m. EST.
• Carey Price was set to be honored after his Hockey Hall of Fame induction, with a pregame ceremony and a place on the Canadiens’ Ring of Honour.
• Projected lineups featured Kirill Kaprizov for Minnesota and Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovský for Montreal.

What was at stake in Wild vs. Canadiens?

The records suggested a close early-season test between two teams with strong starts. Minnesota arrived after a 4-3 overtime loss to Tampa Bay on November 8, according to the NHL preview. Montreal’s recent form included a point streak, and the league’s projected-lineup report listed the Canadiens at 11-3-3. Those numbers describe the teams before puck drop; they should not be read as current standings or as evidence of the game’s outcome.

The matchup also brought together different strengths in the projected skater groups. Minnesota’s top line was listed as Kirill Kaprizov, Joel Eriksson Ek and Matt Boldy, while the Canadiens’ top trio was Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki and Juraj Slafkovský. These combinations were projections published before the game, and final lineups can change. For fans reviewing the matchup, the main question was whether Minnesota’s scoring threats could find space against Montreal’s defensive pairings, including Lane Hutson and Noah Dobson.

Which players and lineup changes mattered?

The NHL’s pregame report said defenseman Jared Spurgeon was expected to return for Minnesota after missing five games with a lower-body injury. Forward Michael McCarron was also projected to play after an upper-body injury kept him out of the Wild’s overtime loss to Tampa Bay. Minnesota’s listed injured players included defenseman Brock Faber and goaltender Filip Gustavsson.

For Montreal, Jake Evans was a game-time decision after an injury at practice, and the report said Florian Xhekaj would play if Evans could not. The Canadiens’ projected injured list included Mike Matheson, Ivan Demidov and goaltender Samuel Montembeault. These details came from the pregame report; they do not confirm who ultimately dressed or played.

Goaltending was another pregame variable. Jesper Wallstedt and Calvin Pickard were the Wild’s projected options, while Jacob Fowler and Jakub Dobes were listed for Montreal. With several injured players identified in the preview, checking the official game sheet is the reliable way to confirm the starters and active roster.

Why was Carey Price part of the night?

The Canadiens planned to celebrate Carey Price’s Hockey Hall of Fame induction at the Bell Centre. The team announced a pregame tribute video, a speech and the unveiling of Price’s plaque on the club’s Ring of Honour. Price, the Canadiens’ longtime goaltender, was also to be recognized with a limited-edition pin for the first 7,120 ticket holders, reflecting his 712 games played for the organization. The ceremony gave the game a special setting beyond the standings and on-ice matchup.

Where can fans verify the game details?

The NHL projected-lineup preview lists the pregame records, expected lines, injuries and 7 p.m. ET start. The Canadiens’ game-day guide details the Bell Centre plans for Price’s tribute, while the official NHL schedule confirms the date and broadcast information. For the final score and statistics, use the NHL game center or the teams’ official recap once available.

Frequently asked questions

When and where was Wild vs. Canadiens?

The game was scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 7 p.m. EST (UTC−05:00) at the Bell Centre in Montreal.

What were the teams’ records before the game?

The NHL preview listed Minnesota at 12-3-4 and Montreal at 11-3-3 before puck drop.

Was Carey Price honored at the game?

The Canadiens announced a pregame ceremony honoring Price’s Hall of Fame induction and unveiling his Ring of Honour plaque. The available pregame source confirms the plan, not whether every ceremony detail occurred as scheduled.