Montreal Canadiens 2025-26 Season Preview: New Faces, Same Goals
The Montreal Canadiens are gearing up for the start of the 2025-26 season with a revamped lineup. The game is set to begin at 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet (English) and TVA Sports (French), with streaming available on ESPN+ and Sportsnet+.
The team's key young players from last season's playoff run are still on the roster, but there are also new faces making their official debut for the Canadiens. Noah Dobson, a 26-year-old defenseman, joins the team to fill the void left by David Savard's retirement and is expected to be a top-pairing player for the next eight years.
On the offensive end, Zachary Bolduc, who scored 19 goals towards the end of the 2024-25 season with the St. Louis Blues, is a significant addition. He will be aiming to match or surpass Joel Armia's highest goal total with the Canadiens. Oliver Kapanen has stepped into the second-line center role previously held by Christian Dvorak, who now plays for the Philadelphia Flyers.
The top line of Cole Caufield, Nick Suzuki, and Juraj Slafkovský, supported by Lane Hutson on defense, remains a strong focal point for the Canadiens. They showed great form during the pre-season games and are eager to kick off the season with a strong performance. Stay tuned to see how these new additions and returning players fare as the season gets underway.