The first line, Kirby Dach and Lane Hutson, are not expected to play tonight.

Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens play their final preparatory game of the season against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Center.

This is the final test before the season opener on October 9, next Wednesday at the Bell Centre against the Maple Leafs.

One might have expected the Habs to have a fairly full line-up, but all indications are that this will not be the case.

It looks like the Habs won’t be selling out tonight in Ottawa. A bit surprised not to see the 1st line in the fray if that’s confirmed. https://t. co/BHLmMG6Rxu

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) October 5, 2024

Indeed, the first line, Kirby Dach and Lane Hutson are not expected to play tonight.

Details to follow

Overtime

– Karma.

If only SKA had a dynamic & electric offensively-gifted rookie who can score goals… pic.twitter.com/kLbKfahloD

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) October 5, 2024

– Very cool and deserved.

Connor McDavid’s jersey will be retired by the Erie Otters in 97 days on January 10, 2025. pic.twitter.com/iirnxsjuqg

– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) October 5, 2024

– A first fight this season.

Alex Tuch comes to JJ Peterka’s rescue after this hard-hitting check from Brendon Dillon. https://t.co/lbPmO1k95e

– Anthony Marcotte (@anthonymarcotte) October 5, 2024

– Several excellent players to watch for the next NHL draft.

There are five Canadian forwards that ANY NHL club would love to have. Sorting them out will not be easy, but they all have attributes that could make them top-three picks. https://t.co/hIX5e74Ogi

– Grant McCagg (@grantmccagg) October 5, 2024

– Read more.

The #GoHabsGo development team will be put to the test this year, especially with the Laval Rocket.

Here are the three Habs prospects in Laval that have the most to prove this season:https://t.co/3otbkfIJA2

– Marco D’Amico (@mndamico) October 5, 2024