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Memories of another time

MONTREAL – On January 1, 2016, several Canadiens will get their shot at redemption to make amends for the battle lost on February 20, 2011.

Back in 2011, in a Siberian-like cold at McMahon Stadium - home of the Calgary Stampeders – the Canadiens braved the elements to go up against the Calgary Flames in the second Heritage Classic in NHL history. Unfortunately, the positive memories associated with that experience have been dampened somewhat by the 4-0 final score in favor of the Flames.

Thus, Max Pacioretty, Lars Eller, Tomas Plekanec, David Desharnais, P.