MONTREAL – The Canadiens open their 2025-26 preseason schedule against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Bell Centre on Monday.

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

GAME FACTS

IMPORANT STM STRIKE INFO

Due to a strike by STM maintenance staff, commutes to Monday’s preseason game will be affected by metro and bus service shutdowns. Fans attending the game should plan their arrival and departure accordingly.

There will be no metro and bus service between 5:45 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. for that day.

Alternate transportation options include the following: nearby parking, exo train, REM, taxis and ridesharing services and BIXI.

For more information on the STM strike, click here .

TEAM COMPARISONS

It’s only preseason –– and game one at that –– so we won’t look too far into Monday

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