Thu Oct 10 22:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Canadiens Eye 2-0-0 Start, Aim to Spoil Bruins’ Home Opener
**BOSTON, MA** – The Montreal Canadiens are looking to spoil the Boston Bruins’ home opener and secure their first 2-0-0 start to a season since 2015-16 when they face off at TD Garden on Thursday night.
The Habs opened their season with a thrilling 1-0 shutout win over the Toronto Maple Leafs thanks to Samuel Montembeault’s incredible 48-save performance, setting an NHL record for most saves in a season-opening shutout. Cole Caufield scored the lone goal of the game, marking his 150th career point and 16th career game-winning goal.
Meanwhile, the Bruins, who opened their season with a rematch of last year’s Atlantic Division Finals against the Florida Panthers, fell to the Stanley Cup Champions 6-4. Pavel Zacha, Charlie McAvoy, Trent Frederic, and David Pastrňák scored for the Bruins.
The Bruins will be hoping to see improved play from their newest additions, Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov, who joined the team from the Vancouver Canucks this offseason. The two players combined for 64 points in 75 games last season.
The Canadiens will be making some lineup changes for Thursday’s game. Finnish forward Oliver Kapanen will make his NHL debut, while Cayden Primeau will get his first career NHL start.
Bruins coach Jim Montgomery is still without Jeremy Swayman, who was held out of preseason due to contractual reasons. However, Swayman signed an eight-year deal with Boston on Monday, and his status for Thursday’s game remains uncertain.
The Canadiens will be looking to capitalize on the Bruins’ potential vulnerability, while the Bruins will be hoping to secure a win in front of their home crowd. This rivalry matchup promises to be a thrilling one, as both teams look to establish their early season momentum.
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