OTT-MTL: What you need to know | Preseason

MONTREAL/KANATA – The Canadiens can make it a perfect preseason on Saturday when the pucks drop for a pair of simultaneous split-squad games against the Ottawa Senators. 

Two groups from Habs training camp will face off against a pair of Senators teams at both the Bell Centre in Montreal and the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata as of 7:00 p.m. to wrap up the exhibition schedule. 

The Canadiens are undefeated so far this preseason with three wins in as many contests, including two in overtime courtesy of Cole Caufield. 

Here’s what you need to know heading into the game:

GAME FACTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE BELL CENTRE 

Road closures 

In connection with the UCI Road World Championships Montréal 2026, taking place from September 20 to 27, traffic disruptions are expected around the city on Saturday. Fans are encouraged to plan arrival and departure times accordingly and to prioritize public transit. 

New arena additions 

While the teams on the ice fine tune their preparations for opening night, some new additions at the Bell Centre for the 2026-27 season are already set to debut. 

Fans in Montreal can see what’s new at M2 Marché Montréal Loto-Québec as of Saturday: 

• New CHarbon-branded concession counter, featuring ribs, chicken wings, and sides; 

• New free-to-play arcade machines; 

• New concession items at every counter.

LINEUP NEWS 

Groups at training camp are scheduled for morning skates beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, which will give a clearer picture of the projected lineups for both games. 

Keep an eye on the Canadiens social accounts for any potential roster news and check back closer to puck drop for the full official lineups. 

Fans can also watch pregame media availabilities by subscribing to or following the team (@CanadiensMTL) on YouTube, Facebook and X.