WHAT’S HAPPENING AT CENTRE VIDÉOTRON
Fans coming to the game against Ottawa are encouraged to arrive early to take part in Canadiens activations from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at L’Allée Commémorative in Place Jean Béliveau.
Fans without tickets could also win their way inside Centre Vidéotron –– or other Habs prizes –– by stopping by.
Here’s what to expect on site:
- Former Canadiens players David Savard and Pierre Dagenais
- Canadiens mascot Youppi!
- Spin-to-win lucky wheel
TEAM COMPARISONS
Without dismissing that it is just the preseason, but the Montreal’s 3-1-0 record in exhibition play is an encouraging start. From day one of camp, head coach Martin St-Louis emphasized the importance of setting the tone early, and Saturday’s 4-2 win in Toronto — their most complete effort so far — showed that message is landing.
With the roster trimmed to 29 players, including two unfit for action, fans can expect a heavier dose of NHL regulars in Quebec City. There, Montreal will aim for a fourth preseason victory in what likely will feel like a home game away from home.
The Senators have already broken the ice in Quebec, where they blanked the Devils on Sunday. Ottawa stocked their lineup with NHL regulars in that contest, and with 31 players still in camp, it remains to been if they take that approach in their Quebec finale. The Sens boast a 2-1-0 preseason record with three games remaining before their season opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 9.
LINEUP NEWS
The Canadiens are scheduled for a morning skate at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Subscribe to or follow the team onYouTube,FacebookandX (@CanadiensMTL) to catch St-Louis’ press conference and player media availabilities around 11:00 a.m., and keep an eye on the Canadiens social accounts for any lineup news. For the full official lineup, check back on the team’s social accounts closer to puck drop.
As for the Senators, Leevi Merilainen is set to start in net on Tuesday.
