MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens are taking an unusual route this Tuesday as they head east along Highway 401, not to Ottawa, but to Quebec City for a preseason matchup against the Ottawa Senators. The game will be held at Centre Vidéotron, offering fans in the provincial capital a rare chance to see NHL action live.
The puck drops at 7:00 p.m. ET on September 30, with coverage available on TSN2, TSN5, and RDS. Radio broadcasts will air on TSN 690 and 98.5 FM.
Ahead of the game, fans attending the event are invited to arrive early for special Canadiens-themed activities at L’Allée Commémorative in Place Jean Béliveau. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., attendees can enjoy a 360 photo booth, meet former Canadiens players David Savard and Pierre Dagenais, spin a prize wheel, dance to a live DJ, and interact with the team’s beloved mascot, Youppi! Fans without tickets may also have a chance to win entry or other team merchandise on site.
Montreal enters the contest with a promising 3-1-0 preseason record. Head coach Martin St-Louis has emphasized the importance of establishing momentum early, and the team’s recent 4-2 win over Toronto suggests that message is resonating. With the roster now narrowed to 29 players, including two sidelined due to injury, fans can expect a lineup featuring more NHL regulars.
Ottawa, meanwhile, arrives in Quebec City with a 2-1-0 record after shutting out the New Jersey Devils on Sunday. The Senators fielded a veteran-heavy lineup in that game and may do the same for their final Quebec appearance. Goaltender Leevi Merilainen is slated to start for Ottawa.
The Canadiens will hold a morning skate at 10:30 a.m. on game day. Fans can follow the team’s social media channels for updates on lineup decisions and press conferences from Coach St-Louis and players. With both teams looking to fine-tune their rosters ahead of the regular season, Tuesday’s matchup promises to be a spirited contest in front of a passionate Quebec City crowd.