The Habs skated first because it’s their house and that’s their prerogative:
Andrew Shaw has the flu. Questionable for tonight vs. DET. Not skating this morning.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) October 15, 2018
Well at least there’s this... and also this:
Antti Niemi is taking starter's reps this morning, looks like he faces the Red Wings.
— u0410rpon Basu (@ArponBasu) October 15, 2018
Tomas Plekanec will also be playing his 1,000th NHL game tonight. No word on whether the Habs will be throwing a 40-minute pregame ceremony for that or some other reason tonight.