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MONTREAL - Saturday's game against Nashville is the Canadiens' annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night at the Bell Centre.

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A number of initiatives highlighting the courage of those living with or moving past cancer will be featured prior to puck drop and during the game.
The Canadiens will notably hit the ice for warmups with lavender Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys and lavender-taped sticks. The game-used items will be autographed and auctioned off, with all proceeds going to Leucan.
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A lavender on-ice projection will also see the names of loved ones submitted by fans over the last week featured on the playing surface.
Ahead of puck drop, four young Leucan members will help perform the national anthems, during which fans in attendance will be encouraged to turn on their mobile phone lights to pay tribute to those who have passed away.
To learn more about the Hockey Fights Cancer program,
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The Canadiens' homecoming was spoiled on Thursday following a three-game American road trip.
The Habs fell 6-0 to the visiting Pittsburgh Penguins, marking the club's fourth consecutive loss.
Following Saturday's optional morning skate, Dominique Ducharme confirmed that the team will play with 11 forwards and seven defensemen opposite the Preds. Chris Wideman will enter the lineup in place of Michael Pezzetta, and Sam Montembeault is expected to get the start in goal.
At the other end of the ice, the Predators likewise arrive in Montreal coming off a shutout loss - a 3-0 decision opposite the Maple Leafs in Toronto - but are 7-2-1 in their last 10 games.
Matt Duchene and Mikael Granlund share the team's scoring lead with 16 points in 16 games. The latter has six points in his last five games.
Keeping the Preds' power play in check will be key on Saturday; the Nashville special teams unit is operating at a 26.2% clip, good for sixth in the NHL.
Broadcast Information
Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.
Catch all the action on TVA Sports, City TV or Sportsnet East or listen-in on 98,5 fm or TSN 690. For tickets to the game,
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