SJS@MTL: What you need to know

MONTREAL – The Canadiens welcome a rising San Jose Sharks squad featuring top draft picks Macklin Celebrini, Ivar Stenberg and Michael Misa at the Bell Centre on Tuesday.

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

GAME FACTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE BELL CENTRE

Special 50/50 raffle and food drive benefiting La Tablée des Chefs 

During the 2026-27 season, five special editions of the 50/50 raffle at the Bell Centre will raise awareness and money for five local community organizations in Quebec. 

As part of the program, all profits from Tuesday’s raffle will benefit La Tablée des Chefs to help fight food insecurity in Quebec. 

**TICKETS: SPECIAL 50/50 RAFFLE** 

Supporting the initiative is a food drive, and as of 4:00 p.m., fans can drop off non-perishable food items at donation bins outside in Canadiens Plaza. 

For more information on what items are especially needed or to buy raffle tickets, click here. Fans can also visit Section 116 to learn more about La Tablée des Chefs. 

SEASON SERIES

Oct. 20 vs. SJS:

Mar. 1 @ SJS: 

BY THE NUMBERS: SHARKS-HABS

Here’s how the Sharks and Canadiens match up by the numbers:

LINEUP NEWS

The Canadiens are scheduled for a morning skate at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Subscribe to or follow the team on YouTube, Facebook and X (@CanadiensMTL) to catch St-Louis' press conference and player media availabilities around 11:00 a.m., and keep an eye on the Canadiens’ social accounts for any potential lineup news. For the full official lineup, check back on the team’s social accounts closer to puck drop.

EXCLUSIVE GAME DAY OFFER FROM KFC 

This season, when the Canadiens hit the ice, fans can score a Snack Poutine & Original Recipe Slider for just $6.99 at participating KFC restaurants in Montreal and surrounding areas.

Home or away, the deal is on every regular-season game day. Grab yours in restaurant, on KFC.ca or the KFC app, and make KFC part of your game day lineup.