TOR@MTL: Game recap

MONTREAL - The Canadiens dropped a 2-1 decision to the Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre on Friday.

It was the team’s third preseason game of the exhibition calendar and the first of two meetings in as many nights between both teams.

Nicolas Beaudin, Gustav Lindstrom, John Parker-Jones, and Tanner Pearson made their respective debuts in bleu-blanc-rouge tonight.

Cayden Primeau made 24 saves.

Montreal goal

P3 14:49 2-[1] Anderson (Monahan, Lindstrom)

Toronto goals

P2 10:23 [1]-0 Knies (Minten)

P2 16:34 [2]-0 Kokkonen (Gregor)

What’s next

In less than 24 hours, the Habs will take on the Maple Leafs at the Bell Centre once again. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET. For tickets, click here.