Liveblog: Can Canadiens keep winning streak going vs. Rangers?

The Canadiens (43-21-10) can extend their winning streak to seven games with a win over the New York Rangers (31-35-9) on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.

Puck drop at 7 p.m. (TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM).

Here’s what you need to know:

• The Canadiens have won both games against the Rangers this season and can complete a season sweep tonight.
• Jacob Fowler will start in goal for the Habs. His last start was a 23-save performance in a win over the Nashville Predators.
• Forward Cole Caufield sits at 47 goals on the season with eight games remaining, including tonight.
• Does is matter which team the Canadiens face in the playoffs? The Tampa Bay Lightning, Buffalo Sabres and Carolina Hurricanes are all potential opponents.
• How and where to watch the Canadiens on TV for the 2025-26 season.
• Blacked out on TSN2 or RDS? Here’s how to watch Canadiens games from Ontario and Western Canada.

Stay tuned to this page for updates and game highlights throughout the evening. You can also keep the conversation going over on our livestream on the Hockey Inside Out YouTube channel.

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