WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE BELL CENTRE
Pregame party
Habs hockey is finally back, and the celebrations are getting a head start outside the arena.
Here’s what’s in store at the outdoor tailgate from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.:
- Live music courtesy of Monster Energy guest DJ Keith Dean
- Live RDS and TSN 690 broadcast booths
- Tricolore Sports pop-up team store
Bell giveaway items
Fans with tickets to Tuesday’s game can get loud and keep the energy high with giveaway items courtesy of Bell:
- The first 21,000 fans through the doors will receive a Canadiens paper fan clapper
- The first 10,000 fans through the doors will receive a Canadiens helmet 4-in-1 charging cable keychain
Opening ceremony
Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 6:45 p.m. to not miss the brand-new pregame presentations and light show.
Activations and concessions
Inside the arena, fans can find new additions and returning favorites from programming features to dining options.
M2 Marché Montréal Loto-Québec:
- Food and drink deals from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- La Poche Bleue will record a live podcast episode during pregame
- Local artist Loogart will create a Canadiens-themed painting live for the Loto-Quebec Artist Series
- New CHarbon-branded concession counter, featuring ribs, chicken wings, and sides
- New free-to-play arcade machines
- New concession items at every counter
New at the La Classique counters on the 100 and 300 levels is a reimagined take on the classic Bell Centre hot dog, as well as chili cheese fries for fans to order.
TEAM COMPARISONS
Montreal returns home with three of a possible four points from its season-opening road trip to Toronto and Pittsburgh. The Canadiens’ play was far from perfect in both games, but there’s something to be said for finding a way to get results on the road — especially after falling behind 5-1 to the Penguins. Back on home ice for the first time since the playoffs, the Habs will look to feed off the energy of the Bell Centre crowd while limiting the mistakes against the defending Stanley Cup champions.
It’s been something of a Stanley Cup hangover for the Hurricanes in the early stages of the 2026-27 season. Carolina was shut out in its season opener, routed by Washington in its second game and needed overtime to get past Philadelphia on Saturday. That said, the Hurricanes remain every bit as dangerous as their reputation suggests, and the Canadiens won’t be taking them lightly. The Carolina team Montreal saw in the playoffs is largely the same group that will take the ice at the Bell Centre on Tuesday, with few significant additions or departures over the offseason.
SEASON SERIES
Oct. 6 vs. CAR:
Nov. 19 @ CAR
Jan. 26 vs. CAR:
PLAYERS TO WATCH FOR
Nick Suzuki was brilliant for the Canadiens in Saturday’s 6-5 overtime loss to the Penguins, recording four points on the night.
Sebastian Aho was equally impactful for the Hurricanes in their most recent outing, scoring twice and adding an assist in Carolina’s 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.
BY THE NUMBERS: CANES-HABS
Here’s how the Hurricanes and Canadiens match up by the numbers:
