WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE BELL CENTRE
Family Week presented by Kraft in collaboration with Parc Omega
Young fans take over the Bell Centre this week as part of Family Week presented by Kraft in collaboration with Parc Omega! Here’s what’s in store at the arena:
- The first 2,500 kids to enter the Bell Centre will receive a free Canadiens scarf courtesy of Kraft;
- A Canadiens Fan Club member will help Habs public address announcer Michel Lacroix present the starting lineup;
- Special “claymation” versions of Habs players will be featured throughout the game presentation;
- Three lucky families will participate in an on-ice version of a popular party game at intermission;
- A special weekday appearance by unofficial Canadiens mascot METAL!;
- A chocolate fountain and fruit bowl concession option will be available in Section 112.
TEAM COMPARISONS
There’s no place like home, and the Canadiens were welcomed back to the Bell Centre with an electric atmosphere en route to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. The Habs will look to keep up the momentum as the four-game homestand continues with visits from Florida, Detroit and Vancouver. With 54 points, Montreal ranks second in the Atlantic Division.
Meanwhile, the Panthers started their six-game road trip with a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena. It remains to be seen if Brad Marchand will suit up tonight. The 37-year-old forward was unable to complete Tuesday’s contest for “precautionary reasons” according to head coach Paul Maurice. The Cats are fifth in the Atlantic Division and two points out of a Wild Card spot.
SEASON SERIES
Dec. 30 @ FLA: 3-2 MTL (OT)
Jan. 8 vs. FLA:
Apr. 7 vs. FLA:
PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR
Named first star of the game against Calgary, Alexandre Texier is coming off a three-point performance (1G, 2A), his first in the NHL. In 21 games with the Canadiens this season, he has amassed 11 points (4G, 7A).
Sam Reinhart has five points (4G, 1A) in his last five outings. In 42 games this season, he has registered 44 points (23G, 21A) and scored a goal in the first meeting between Florida and Montreal.
BY THE NUMBERS: CATS-HABS
Here’s how both teams match up by the numbers:
