Although separated by 300 miles, a border and a language, Montreal and Boston are remarkably similar. Founded 12 years apart in the first half of the 17th century, the cities are home to renowned universities, drivers who treat their turn signals as optional, and distinctive accents, such as that represented by the aigu over the e in the surname of Jean Béliveau, and the pronunciation of number foah, Bobby Oah. The two towns also have the curious ability to mingle religion and hockey.
In keeping with the French-Catholic origins of a city whose architectural landmark is the illuminated 98-foot cross atop Mount Royal, the Canadiens skate in vestments as much as jerseys, bleu, blanc et rouge sweaters often called, without a hint of irony, la Sainte-Flanelle (the Holy Flannel).
The spirituality of Boston hockey is not as overt, but at times the Bruins have embodied the purse-lipped Calvinism of colonial New England. Harry Sinden, their longtime general manager, famously explored the concept of predestination when he listed his certainties of life: “Death, taxes and the first penalty in the Forum.” -
Michael Farber
Tonight's Officials
Referees Wes McCauley (4), Michael Markovic (31)
Linespersons Tyson Baker (88), Dan Kelly (98)
TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins host the Canadiens tonight in the first of three games between these teams this season and the first of twogames of this season’s series at TD Garden ... The Bruins are opening their 2024-25 opener tonight with a 34-17-11-0 markwhen opening a season on home ice.- The Bruins tonight open a three-game home stand vs. Montreal on Oct. 10, vs. Los Angeles on Oct. 12 and vs. Florida on Oct. 14.
MILESTONES APPROACHING- Nikita Zadora’s next assist will be the 100th assist of his NHL career.- David Pastnak is three assists short of his 400th NHL assist.- Pavel Zacha is four points shy of his 300th NHL point.- Trent Frederic is five points short of his 100th NHL point.
INJURIES- Matt Poitras, Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula are Injured Non-Roster designees.
BOSTON vs. MONTREAL, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Canadiens are meeting for the 761st time in their histories with the Bruins having a 294-353-103-11 recordand Montreal having a 2,281-2,035 scoring advantage in those games.- The Bruins are 175-142-56-7 lifetime vs. Montreal at home with a 1,119-1,025 advantage scoring edge in those 380 contests.- The Bruins have taken points out of 14 straight games of the Canadiens at 13-0-1 in that span.- The Bruins’ 761 career games vs. Montreal is the second-most vs. any two NHL opponents (Toronto vs. Montreal 769).
In keeping with the French-Catholic origins of a city whose architectural landmark is the illuminated 98-foot cross atop Mount Royal, the Canadiens skate in vestments as much as jerseys, bleu, blanc et rouge sweaters often called, without a hint of irony, la Sainte-Flanelle (the Holy Flannel).
The spirituality of Boston hockey is not as overt, but at times the Bruins have embodied the purse-lipped Calvinism of colonial New England. Harry Sinden, their longtime general manager, famously explored the concept of predestination when he listed his certainties of life: “Death, taxes and the first penalty in the Forum.” -
Michael Farber
Tonight's Officials
Referees Wes McCauley (4), Michael Markovic (31)
Linespersons Tyson Baker (88), Dan Kelly (98)
TONIGHT’S GAME- The Bruins host the Canadiens tonight in the first of three games between these teams this season and the first of twogames of this season’s series at TD Garden ... The Bruins are opening their 2024-25 opener tonight with a 34-17-11-0 markwhen opening a season on home ice.- The Bruins tonight open a three-game home stand vs. Montreal on Oct. 10, vs. Los Angeles on Oct. 12 and vs. Florida on Oct. 14.
MILESTONES APPROACHING- Nikita Zadora’s next assist will be the 100th assist of his NHL career.- David Pastnak is three assists short of his 400th NHL assist.- Pavel Zacha is four points shy of his 300th NHL point.- Trent Frederic is five points short of his 100th NHL point.
INJURIES- Matt Poitras, Ian Mitchell and Alec Regula are Injured Non-Roster designees.
BOSTON vs. MONTREAL, LIFETIME SERIES- The Bruins and Canadiens are meeting for the 761st time in their histories with the Bruins having a 294-353-103-11 recordand Montreal having a 2,281-2,035 scoring advantage in those games.- The Bruins are 175-142-56-7 lifetime vs. Montreal at home with a 1,119-1,025 advantage scoring edge in those 380 contests.- The Bruins have taken points out of 14 straight games of the Canadiens at 13-0-1 in that span.- The Bruins’ 761 career games vs. Montreal is the second-most vs. any two NHL opponents (Toronto vs. Montreal 769).
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