**Canadiens roundup: here's where Montreal stands heading into the new year.** - **MTL vs. FLA** — Live score pending; Panthers visit the Bell Centre in a tough Atlantic Division test - **MTL vs. BUF** — Early-season clash with the Sabres set the tone for Montreal's division campaign - **MTL vs. CAR** — Road trip to Carolina mid-November put the Habs' defensive depth on display - **MTL vs. UTA** — Utah Mammoth rolled into town in November in a rare non-conference matchup - **MTL vs. BOS** — The rivalry game everyone circled; Bruins visits are never just another night - **MTL vs. DAL** — Stars in Montreal late December, a marquee holiday-season test for the Habs **Watch:** With Dallas visiting December 27, Montreal's post-Christmas push could define their playoff positioning heading into 2027. --- *Note: Live scores weren't available in the data provided — check FOX Sports for final results on each game.* The lineup's set. Drop in.