Fans eager for the return of Montreal Canadiens hockey can now circle dates on their calendars.
The team is set to kick off their exhibition schedule for 2025 on Monday, September 22nd. Their first opponent will be the Pittsburgh Penguins, with the game taking place at the Bell Centre.
The full pre-season lineup, recently announced, comprises six games in total. This includes four contests played on home ice in Montreal and two road matchups.
Additionally, the schedule features a unique neutral site game against the Ottawa Senators, scheduled for September 30th in Quebec City.
Here is the complete Montreal Canadiens 2025 pre-season schedule (All times Eastern):
- Sept. 22: vs. Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 23: vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
- Sept.: vs. Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 27: at Toronto Maple Leafs, 7 p.m.
- Sept. 30: at Ottawa Senators (in Quebec City), 7 p.m.
- Oct. 4: vs. Ottawa Senators, 7 p.m.
Duncan Priestley