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LIVE: Canadiens at Maple Leafs — NHL season opener

Follow Montreal at Toronto with the live score, period-by-period goals, key team statistics and scoring plays from the season opener.

By The Sporting Page Editorial StaffTSP Original

NHL OPENING NIGHT · SEPTEMBER 29, 2026

PREGAME

CANADIENS—5 p.m. MT
7 p.m. ETMAPLE LEAFS—

Scotiabank Arena · Toronto

Montreal visits Toronto for the clubs’ season opener. Scheduled puck drop is 5 p.m. Mountain / 7 p.m. Eastern.

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Game details and how to watch

Montreal Canadiens at Toronto Maple Leafs · September 29, 2026 · Scotiabank Arena.

For broadcast options and the rest of tonight’s games, read our NHL opening-night TV guide.

Team marks identify the clubs. Scores, period clock, team statistics and scoring-play details appear as supplied by the game feed.