NHL · Thursday, October 29, 2026
Montréal Canadiens at Dallas Stars: NHL start time, rest and research checklist
8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT). Game 7 of 11 on the NHL slate, with each team's last result, rest and next game.
By DeepChamp research team · Updated · Methods and limitations
Short answer
Montréal Canadiens played at Dallas Stars on Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) in the NHL. Final score: Montréal Canadiens 5, Dallas Stars 2. The schedule data shows no unusual rest or back-to-back context for either team. This page covers the schedule and what to check; it carries no odds and no picks.
Final: Montréal Canadiens 5, Dallas Stars 2
The DeepChamp AI app adds line movement, market context and player prop research for this game.
Both teams: last result, rest and next game
Away
Montréal Canadiens
Montréal Canadiens won on the road at St. Louis Blues 2-0 on Tue, Oct 27. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: home against Pittsburgh Penguins on Sat, Oct 31 at 7:00 PM ET.
Home
Dallas Stars
Dallas Stars lost at home against New Jersey Devils 1-5 on Tue, Oct 27. Full days off before this game: 1.
Next on the schedule: home against Columbus Blue Jackets on Sat, Oct 31 at 8:00 PM ET.
Research checklist for Montréal Canadiens at Dallas Stars
Hockey scoring is low and high-variance, so research focuses on shot volume, ice time and goaltending rather than on the final score alone.
- Check the final injury and availability reports for Montréal Canadiens and Dallas Stars close to the start.
- Check the confirmed starting goalie, which is often announced on game day and moves totals.
- Look at line combinations and power-play units before trusting a shots or points number.
- Convert any price you are offered to a break-even probability and compare it with your own estimate.
- Write down your reason before you place anything, and decide your unit size in advance.
Questions about this game
What time did Montréal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars start on Thu, Oct 29?
Montréal Canadiens at Dallas Stars was scheduled for 8:00 PM ET (5:00 PM PT) on Thursday, October 29, 2026. It was game 7 of 11 on the NHL slate.
What was the score of Montréal Canadiens at Dallas Stars on Thu, Oct 29?
Montréal Canadiens 5, Dallas Stars 2 (final).
When did Montréal Canadiens last play before this game?
Montréal Canadiens won on the road at St. Louis Blues 2-0 on Tue, Oct 27.
When did Dallas Stars last play before this game?
Dallas Stars lost at home against New Jersey Devils 1-5 on Tue, Oct 27.
Is either team on a back-to-back in Montréal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars?
Neither team is playing the second night of a back-to-back based on the schedule we read.
Does this page include odds or picks for Montréal Canadiens vs Dallas Stars?
No. It is a schedule and research page built from game times and rest context. DeepChamp AI is an independent research app, not a sportsbook, and nothing here guarantees a betting outcome. Use the DeepChamp AI app for line movement and player prop research.
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