After a few days of getting to know their linemates’ tendencies, teams around the league are facing each other to work on getting up to speed for the regular season.
The Montreal Canadiens begin by hosting the New Jersey Devils at the Bell Centre tonight. With New Jersey also having a game in New York, they’ve opted to keep their star players closer to home, shipping more of their depth options north for this contest.
As a result, there won’t be many familiar names on the opposite side, but there will be plenty of players eager to make a big enough impression to stay in the mix for a roster spot.