SEA@MTL: Essential Information and Key Highlights

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SEA@MTL: Essential Information and Key Highlights

The Bell Centre is gearing up for an exciting pregame atmosphere as the Montreal Canadiens prepare for their home opener. Fans are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a variety of festivities at Canadiens Plaza in the Rio Tinto Courtyard.

Pregame Festivities and Events

The outdoor tailgate will run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., featuring:

360 video booth
Live art by Loto-Quebec Artist Series guest artist Max Charland
Live broadcast by TSN 690
Additional entertainment options

Inside the Bell Centre, a special tribute will honor the late goaltending legend Ken Dryden. Additionally, there will be a unique player introduction ceremony, where players, introduced with their chosen songs, will take to the ice. Fans should be seated by 6:50 p.m. to experience all the pregame activities.

Team Comparisons: Canadiens vs. Kraken

The Canadiens have started the 2025-26 season strong, boasting a 2-1-0 record. Following Lane Hutson’s contract extension, momentum is high as they return home for four consecutive games. Recently, they achieved back-to-back victories over Detroit and Chicago.

Conversely, the Seattle Kraken, who struggled last season, have rebounded impressively with recent wins against Anaheim and Vegas. They have effectively controlled their defense, allowing only two goals across both games.

Roster Changes and Player Highlights

This summer, the Kraken revamped their lineup after trading Oliver Bjorkstrand. They welcomed newcomers Mason Marchment, Frederick Gaudreau, and Ryan Lindgren, along with hiring new head coach Lane Lambert to guide the team.

Players to Watch

Key players to observe during the matchup include:

Jared McCann (Seattle): Scoring in both opening games, he poses a significant threat to the Canadiens.
Zachary Bolduc (Montreal): Recently acquired from St. Louis, Bolduc has scored in each of Montreal’s three games, a first for the team since Yanic Perreault in 2001.