Overview

• Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
• U.S. viewers can stream the game on ESPN+, while Canadian coverage is on Sportsnet SN1 and TVAS and available on Sportsnet+ (non‑premium).
• Radio coverage is listed on SiriusXM channel 91.
• Previews published projected lineups sourced to Daily Faceoff, including Matthews–Knies–Maccelli for Toronto and Caufield–Suzuki–Slafkovský for Montreal, with all projections subject to change.
• Toronto recalled Easton Cowan and assigned Jacob Quillan to the Marlies, with Cowan set to be a healthy scratch; context for the opener includes Marner’s move to Vegas, Montreal adding Noah Dobson, and last season’s records of 52‑26‑4 for the Leafs and 40‑31‑11 for the Canadiens.