CH opening match: a lower than rosy current previous

If the current outcomes of the Montreal Canadiens within the opening sport herald the result of their first sport of the 2022-2023 season, Wednesday, towards the Toronto Maple Leafs, nothing good is to be anticipated.

The Montreal group has misplaced every of its final 4 opening video games, together with three towards its rivals within the Queen Metropolis. Right here is the historical past of those duels:

2021-22 – 2-1 loss to the Maple Leafs

A Stanley Cup Playoff finalist the earlier season, expectations have been excessive for the Habs heading into the 2021-22 season. The two-1 loss towards the Maple Leafs was as an alternative the beginning of a very poor season, which noticed the CH change its workers, in addition to its head coach. Throughout this primary duel, the skaters in blue, white and crimson got here up towards a Jack Campbell in full possession of his means, the latter blocking 31 of the 32 pucks geared toward him.

2020-21 – 5-4 extra time loss to the Maple Leafs

Moved to a piece bringing collectively all Canadian groups for the 2020-2021 season, closely marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Habs discovered a well-recognized opponent by going through Maple Leafs to kick off their marketing campaign. Even when they didn’t fall behind as soon as on this match, even benefiting from a efficiency of two targets from Josh Anderson and three factors from Jonathan Drouin, the CH needed to admit defeat 5 to 4 in extra time, beneath the profitable Morgan Rielly.

2019-20 – 4-3 shootout loss to the Hurricanes

For as soon as, the formation of the Belle Province didn’t begin a season towards a workforce from its personal part in 2019-2020. A 40-save efficiency from Carey Worth was not sufficient, with CH ultimately shedding 4-3 within the penalty shootout. Defender Dougie Hamilton, who had two factors in regulation 60 minutes, was the one one to hit the goal within the session after extra time.

2018-19 – Maple Leafs 3-2 extra time loss

As soon as once more, in 2018-19, the Habs began their season towards the Maple Leafs by giving them a tough time, however not having the ability to win. The everlasting rivals of the Quebec formation had the final phrase – with a rating of three to 2 in extra time – by way of a sure Auston Matthews, who shook the ropes a second time on this match.