MTL@TOR: What you need to know | Preseason
MTL@TOR: What you need to know | Preseason
Habs put undefeated preseason record on the line in Toronto on Thursday
BROSSARD – The Canadiens and Maple Leafs meet at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Thursday for the opening leg of a home-and-home preseason series.
Here’s what you need to know heading into the game:
GAME FACTS
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WHEN |
Thursday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. ET |
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WHERE |
Scotiabank Arena – Toronto, ON |
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TV & STREAMING |
RDS, Sportsnet |
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RADIO |
TSN 690, 98.5 FM |
TEAM COMPARISONS
Labeling the Canadiens’ preseason as “mistake-free” might be a bit of a stretch, but the scorelines suggest otherwise. Through two exhibition games, Habs goaltenders have yet to concede a goal. Montreal shutout against the Philadelphia Flyers 5-0 on Monday, followed by a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils the next night. If there’s one area the Habs are looking clean up, it’s the power play. Despite eight opportunities, the Canadiens have yet to convert on the man advantage. But no need to fret—after all, this is what the preseason is for!
The same holds true for the Maple Leafs who are still chasing for their first win of the exhibition schedule. The Buds dropped both of their matchups against provincial rival, the Ottawa Senators. Former Hab Max Pacioretty—currently on a professional tryout—scored twice for Toronto in Sunday’s 6-5 overtime loss to Ottawa, and Alex Steeves netted the Leafs’ lone goal in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat.
LINEUP TO BE ANNOUNCED THIS MORNING
Thursday’s lineup will become clearer when the game group hits the ice for morning skate at the CN Sports Complex around 10:30 a.m. ET. Head coach Martin St-Louis is also expected to address the media in Brossard ahead of the team’s departure for Toronto.
Alex Barré-Boulet, Emil Heineman, Oliver Kapanen stood out as the Canadiens’ best line against the Flyers on Monday, with Lane Hutson making noise of his own in the victory. Don’t be surprised to see any of those names on the roster for tonight’s matchup in the Six!
Keep an eye on this space, or follow the Canadiens on Instagram, Threads, X and Facebook to see the full projected roster for tonight’s game later this morning.
