CHI@MTL: Game recap

Habs down Hawks in an event-filled Home Opener at the Bell Centre on Saturday

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By Montreal Canadiens
@CanadiensMTL canadiens.com

MONTREAL – The Canadiens joined their fans in making it a special night at the Bell Centre for their Home Opener, downing the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2 on Saturday night.

There were plenty of events and sightings both before and during the game, punctuated by the pregame ceremony to introduce the 2023-24 edition of the team as well as by crowd tributes to both Paul Byron and Carey Price during the game.

Sam Montembeault made 28 saves in the Montreal crease. For more stats, check out the NHL's Gamecenter summary here.

Here's a look at tonight's roster:

Montreal goals

P2 3:54 0-[1] Caufield (Anderson)

Caufield puts the Canadiens on the board

P2 7:56 0-[2] Pearson (Guhle, Monahan)

Pearson nets his first as a Hab

P2 17:38 0-[3] Monahan (Harvey-Pinard)

Monahan buries a shorthanded marker on a breakaway

Chicago goals

P3 0:35 [1]-3 Johnson (Jones, Raddysh)

P3 18:39 [2]-3 Johnson (Perry, Bedard)

Up next

The Canadiens will have to wait another three days before their next game; they take on the Minnesota Wild at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night. For tickets to the game, click here.

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