The Montreal Canadiens announced their 2025-2026 regular season schedule on Wednesday, and with the NHL taking a break for the Winter Olympics in February, the compressed schedule means the Canadiens will play 16 back-to-back games this season.
Kent Hughes and Jeff Gorton unveiled the schedule in a skit alongside emergency backup goalie and SPVM officer Patrick Chèvrefils. Here are some key dates to circle on the calendar this season:
Oct. 8 @ Toronto & Oct. 9 @ Detroit
The Habs will begin the season with an Original Six road trip, and for the sixth consecutive year, they will open the season against the Toronto Maple Leafs.