MEGA DRAW 50/50
The Canadiens Children’s Foundation Mega 50/50 Draw is back for the preseason! Until the start of the season, a new early bird prize will be drawn for each game played on the road or at home. All tickets sold will be added to one jackpot, and the winning number will be drawn at the end of the home opener on October 9.
There is only one early bird prize left, so buy your tickets early for more chances to win! Up for grabs tonight: a signed Saku Koivu Canadiens jersey. For more information, to see the price list or to purchase your tickets, visit 5050.canadiens.com. Fans must be 18 years and older and in Quebec at the time of purchase to participate.
IT HURTS HIM
The Habs took advantage of the beautiful landscapes of Mont-Tremblant before taking the road to Ottawa, which was holding a closed team retreat from Wednesday to Saturday morning. The stay north of Montreal allowed us to digest the many emotions caused by the preseason. After two calm and contained games at the start of the preparatory schedule, the temperature rose a notch during the Canadiens’ most recent clashes against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Senators. For Martin St-Louis and his staff, the priority will be to remain in good physical condition until the end of Saturday’s duel.
Montreal’s 5-on-5 game has proven to be very effective in its first five outings of the new campaign, conceding just two goals at even strength. However, special teams continue to be a problem. The Habs allowed four shorthanded goals in their last duel, and they still haven’t found the back of the net with a man advantage. The St. Louis squad will try to change the situation this evening, with a view to Wednesday’s opening match.
Today’s face-off will be the second in a row against the Senators, who return to the Canadian Tire Center after completing a comeback on Friday against the Detroit Red Wings, ultimately winning by a score of 4 to 3. Ottawa has compiled a 4-1-1 record so far in the preseason, including a 4-3 victory in Montreal on Tuesday.
TRAINING
(Updated at 11:45 a.m. ET) Saturday’s full lineup has yet to be announced, but head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed during his pregame media availability in Mont-Tremblant that forwards Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, Cole Caufield and Kirby Dach will sit out against the Senators. The Canadiens bench boss also confirmed that defensemen Kaiden Guhle and Arber Xhekaj will be in uniform in Ottawa, with a few players being recalled from the Laval Rocket later in the day. Samuel Montembeault is set to start in goal. Keep an eye on this space, or follow the Canadiens on Instagram, Threads, X and Facebook to see the full roster for tonight’s game later today.
Saturday’s full roster is not yet known, but head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed during his pre-match press briefing in Mont-Tremblant that forwards Nick Suzuki, Juraj Slafkovsky, Cole Caufield and Kirby Dach would not face the Senators. The instructor also indicated that defenders Kaiden Guhle and Arber Xhekaj would be in uniform in the Canadian capital and that a few players would be recalled from the Laval Rocket during the day. Samuel Montembeault will get the start in front of his team’s cage. Follow the Canadians on Instagram, X and Facebook for full training later today.
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