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Canadiens Host Kraken in Home Opener Showdown

10/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Montreal Canadiens host the Seattle Kraken in their home opener at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2025.
Seattle enters 2-0-0 and Montreal stands at 2-1-0, both coming off two-game streaks.
Montreal aims to prevent Seattle from recording its first loss.
Nick Suzuki and Zack Bolduc lead Montreal, and Joey Daccord has shined for Seattle.
The game includes a Ken Dryden tribute, and puck drops at 7 PM ET.

History

Historical Context

In 1971, Ken Dryden made his NHL debut with the Montreal Canadiens, leading them to a Stanley Cup victory and earning the Conn Smythe Trophy for his playoff performance. Over his career, Dryden won the Stanley Cup six times and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1983. His legacy continues to resonate, highlighted by a tribute during the Canadiens' game against the Seattle Kraken on October 14, 2025.

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Story summary

The Montreal Canadiens host the Seattle Kraken in their home opener at the Bell Centre on October 14, 2025.
Seattle enters 2-0-0 and Montreal stands at 2-1-0, both coming off two-game streaks.
Montreal aims to prevent Seattle from recording its first loss.
Nick Suzuki and Zack Bolduc lead Montreal, and Joey Daccord has shined for Seattle.
The game includes a Ken Dryden tribute, and puck drops at 7 PM ET.

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