Canadiens will open 2018-19 NHL season on Oct. 3 in Toronto

The Canadiens will open the 2018-19 NHL campaign in Toronto when they face the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Oct. 3, at the Air Canada Centre on the opening night of the season.
The Canadiens’ home opener will be on Thursday, Oct. 11, when the Los Angeles Kings will visit the Bell Centre.
Teams announced the dates for their home openers on Wednesday and the complete NHL schedule will be released on Thursday. The Canadiens will hold a pregame ceremony before their home opener, beginning at 7 p