 On July 1, 2014, Malhotra signed as a free agent to a one-year deal with the Montreal Canadiens. In the 2014 – 15 season, Malhotra was primarily used as the Canadiens fourth line center and face-off specialist. On February 28, 2015, Malhotra scored his first and only goal with Montreal in his 53rd appearance in a 4-0 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Malhotra completed the season registering only 4 points in 58 contests.
