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MONTREAL – The Canadiens held their first morning skate of the 2024-25 season on Wednesday, hitting the ice at the Bell Centre ahead of their home opener against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Here’s a look at the lines and defense pairings featured by head coach Martin St-Louis:

Forwards

13 Caufield

14 Suzuki

20 Slafkovský

15 Newhook

77 Dach

40 Armia

51 Heineman

71 Evans

11 Gallagher

27 Barré-Boulet

28 Dvorak

17 Anderson

Defensemen

8 Matheson

21 Guhle

48 Hutson

58 Savard

72 Xhekaj

52 Barron

Goalies

35 Montembeault

30 Primeau

Michael Pezzetta and Oliver Kapanen were the extras. Jayden Struble is being evaluated on a day-to-day basis and did not join his teammates for the skate.

If these lines hold for the game, Montmagny native Alex Barré-Boulet would be suiting up for his first career contest in a Canadiens uniform.

QUOTES OF THE DAY

“There’s been a big build-up in the preseason; I think a lot of guys have been waiting for this day. Back in front of that regular season energy, that Bell Centre energy, it’s going to be a lot of fun.” –Alex Newhook on the excitement surrounding the first game of the season

“Those two games were really special for me; I got the nerves away for the first NHL game, so I don’t have to worry about that. But a season opener is a different beast. I’m just really excited, and I know a lot of guys in here are really excited, too.” –Lane Hutson on having a couple of NHL games under his belt ahead of the home opener

“It’s always the group against everyone. Anytime. Whether it’s the opponent, the media, we have to block it all out. We have to focus on what we’re doing.” –Martin St-Louis on fostering a team-first mentality

Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. If you’re coming to the game, be sure to be in your seats by 6:30 p.m. to not miss any of the pregame ceremony. For tickets, click here.

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