Canadiens Announce Last-Minute Change of Plans Ahead of Tonight's Opener vs Maple Leafs

Canadiens Announce Last-Minute Change of Plans Ahead of Tonight’s Opener vs Maple Leafs

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The Montreal Canadiens have just released an official statement live from Toronto ahead of their matchup against the Maple Leafs.

Yesterday afternoon, it was indicated that there would be a morning skate today in Toronto – but that will ultimately not be the case.

“TORONTO – Happy hockey! The Canadiens open their 116th season on Wednesday when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena.

To nobody’s surprise, Montembeault is set to start for Montreal, who are not scheduled for a morning skate on Wednesday.”

– Montreal Canadiens

So, today’s morning skate has officially been canceled!

So don’t expect any updates this morning.. It will really come tonight, during the warm-up live from Toronto!

We now have our answers regarding the Canadiens’ official lines and pairings

“PP1: Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky-Bolduc-Hutson

PP2: Laine-Dach-Demidov-Gallagher-Dobson”

“Caufield-Suzuki-Slafkovsky

Bolduc-Dach-Gallagher

Newhook-Kapanen-Demidov

Laine-Evans-Anderson

Veleno

Dobson-Matheson

Hutson-Guhle

Carrier-Xhekaj

Struble

Montembeault

Dobes”

We can’t wait to see how it all looks tonight!

What’s your prediction for tonight’s game between the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs?

Puck drop is at 7:00 PM live from Toronto!

We also want to officially take a moment to wish you all a fantastic 2025-26 Montreal Canadiens season.

This one promises to be a very exciting ride!

Previously on HabsFanatics

Canadiens Announce Last-Minute Change of Plans Ahead of Tonight’s Opener vs Maple Leafs