The Montreal Canadiens faced their oldest rival in the second game of the 2019-20 season. They have 80 more to play, but will probably not have a more eventful contest this year.
The game started fast and furious as the Maple Leafs had two breakaway chances in the opening five minutes of the game. Both Alex Kerfoot and Auston Matthews broke in on Carey Price and fired pucks over the crossbar.
Though the Leafs had the chances, the Canadiens would strike first. Victor Mete made a great play as he took a hit behind his own net from the speedy Kasperi Kapanen.