Decades after their bitter rivalry with the Nordiques came to an end, the Montreal Canadiens are set to make their return to Quebec City.
Montreal Canadiens' Mike Matheson is tripped as he moves in on Ottawa Senators goaltender Linus Ullmark during third period NHL hockey action in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.
It will be the second of two exhibition games at the Vidéotron Centre announced Monday by the Senators. Ottawa will also face New Jersey on Sept. 28. Suivez-nous en direct du Centre Vidéotron! Michael Andlauer, Thomas Chabot et Martin Tremblay discuteront des matchs hors-concours joués à Québec.Montreal will play at the 18,000-plus seat Videotron Centre for the first time. The Habs last played an exhibition game in Quebec City in 2002, a 7-6 loss to the Avalanche at the aging Colisée Pepsi.
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