After another injury-shortened year, Patrik Laine faces an uncertain future with Montreal and may need a new team to regain consistency.
Kent Hughes must add a second-line center and right-shot defenseman to advance past the Eastern Conference final.
Montreal Canadiens set sights on Demidov long-term deal and roster upgrades this offseason.
After confirming his exit from Montreal, Brendan Gallagher looks toward Vancouver and a final NHL chapter built on veteran leadership rather than scoring volume.
Projected Maple Leafs vs Canadiens lineup with injury updates, debut storyline, and goaltending notes ahead of Hockey Night in Canada (Nov 22, 2025).
Rivalry renewed as the Maple Leafs visit the Canadiens at the Bell Centre in a high-stakes Atlantic Division showdown.