20231014_CHI@MTL_GameRecap_Win

MONTREAL – The Canadiens joined their fans in making it a special night at the Bell Centre for their Home Opener, downing the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.

There were plenty of events and sightings both before and during the game, punctuated by the pregame ceremony to introduce the 2023-24 edition of the team as well as by crowd tributes to both Paul Byron and Carey Price during the game.

Sam Montembeault made 28 saves in the Montreal crease. For more stats, check out the NHL's Gamecenter summary here.

Here's a look at tonight's roster:

Montreal goals

P2 3:54 0-[1] Caufield (Anderson)

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      Caufield puts the Canadiens on the board

      P2 7:56 0-[2] Pearson (Guhle, Monahan)

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          Pearson nets his first as a Hab

          P2 17:38 0-[3] Monahan (Harvey-Pinard)

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              Monahan buries a shorthanded marker on a breakaway

              Chicago goals

              P3 0:35 [1]-3 Johnson (Jones, Raddysh)

              P3 18:39 [2]-3 Johnson (Perry, Bedard)

              Up next

              The Canadiens will have to wait another three days before their next game; they take on the Minnesota Wild at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night. For tickets to the game, click here.