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The Chicago Blackhawks are back at home for the 2025-26 season. This, their centennial season, will begin with a game at the United Center against the Montreal Canadiens.
The Chicago Blackhawks had a long list of alumni on hand for the home opener of the organization's centennial season.
PREVIEW: Red Wings eager to kick off Centennial season, host Canadiens for Opening Night on Thursday
Kicking off their highly anticipated 2025-26 campaign, the Detroit Red Wings will host the Montreal Canadiens for Opening Night, presented by Coca-Cola and Meijer, at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday.
If Saturday night's confrontation in Chicago is any indication, these teams don't like each other. They'll meet again in Montreal on Dec. 18.
The Red Wings open up their regular season at home versus the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday. The Detroit Red Wings open up their season Thursday at home versus the Montreal Canadiens, who are coming off a crushing 5-2 defeat in their first game of the season versus the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Get the best Canadiens vs. Red Wings predictions ahead of Thursday's showdown in Detroit. Free NHL picks for October 9.