The Montreal Canadiens kicked off their season with a 6-4 home defeat against the defending Stanley Cup champions, despite showcasing their current talent and potential for future success. The game also served as an occasion for the team to honor and remember a key figure from their history. Fans and players alike paid tribute to a player whose legacy remains deeply tied to the franchise’s storied past. The mix of competitive play and reflection highlighted both the team’s enduring tradition and its ongoing evolution.

MONTREAL – The Montreal Canadiens' strong present and promising future were blended Tuesday with a solemn reflection on a player of their past, a 6-4 home-opening loss to the defending Stanley Cup ...