Canadiens Pre Game
Game Preview: Canadiens Aim To Earn Third Straight Win
The Montreal Canadiens (2-1-0) are set to host the Seattle Kraken (2-0-0), with the puck drop scheduled for 7 pm ET.
The game represents the home opener for the Habs, a situation that is likely to incite a passionate response from the Bell Centre faithful, as phenom Lane Hutson signed an eight-year contract extension on Monday, securing his role within the core group of players who are expected to drive the charge for the foreseeable future.
Hutson, 21, agreed to a contract that carries an $8.85 million annual average value (AAV), and while that may seem a little excessive for a young player, it has widely been accepted as a fantastic contract extension by fans and analysts in Montreal, not to mention around the league.
Not only is the salary-cap set to continue it’s recent upward trajectory, Hutson actually left some money on the table when comparing his AAV to other contracts recently signed in the NHL. Hutson is a little younger than his counterparts, which doesn’t work to his favour, but he also registered one of the most productive rookie seasons by a defenceman in NHL history, which speaks to his clear-cut elite potential.
ON TOPIC: Canadiens Long-Term Salary Cap Situation Including Hutson
The Canadiens only held an optional practice on Tuesday morning, which means it’s unlikely head coach Martin St-Louis will make any roster changes. If there are any significant lineup changes prior to puck drop, we will update the article with the pertinent information.
Montreal Canadiens Potential Lineup
| Left Wing | Centre | Right Wing |
|---|---|---|
| Cole Caufield | Nick Suzuki | Juraj Slafkovsky |
| Alex Newhook | Oliver Kapanen | Ivan Demidov |
| Zachary Bolduc | Owen Beck | Owen Beck |
| Josh Anderson | Jake Evans | Brendan Gallagher |
| Mike Matheson | Noah Dobson |
| Jayden Struble | Lane Hutson |
| Arber Xhekaj | Alex Carrier |
| Samuel Montembeault |
| Jakub Dobes |
Projected Seattle Kraken Lineup
McCann – Berniers – Eberle
Marchment – Wright – Tolvanen
Schwartz – Stephenson – Winterton
Kartye – Gaudreau – Nyman
Dunn – Larsson
Lindgren – Montour
Mahura – Oleksiak
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How to Watch the Montreal Canadiens vs. the Seattle Kraken, Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The Canadiens game versus the Kraken will be aired on TSN2 and RDS. Once the game is over, an instant recap complete with highlights will be available on Montreal Hockey Now.
