Looking back at a preseason game from 1985 pitting the NHL Habs against the AHL Habs
The National Hockey League preseason is a time where teams can audition various prospects as they try to come up with the best line-up for the regular season. It also allows teams to play in smaller markets to reach a wider audience that might not necessarily be able to come to the home games.
The Montreal Canadiens started their 1985-86 preseason calendar with a victory against the Stanley Cup champion Edmonton Oilers and a come from behind tie against the Winnipeg Jets.