Canadiens announce 2022-23 season schedule
Posted July 6, 2022 5:48 pm.
Last Updated July 6, 2022 5:55 pm.
The 2022-23 regular season schedule has been unveiled by the Montreal Canadiens.
The Habs will kick off their season on home ice for the first time since 2013 against their oldest rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, on October 12.
The meeting will be the first of two home games against the Leafs, the other taking place on Jan. 21. Montreal will also head to Scotiabank Arena to take on Toronto on Feb. 18 & Apr. 08.
Montreal Canadiens forward Corey Perry (94) hits Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto on Saturday, May 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
Other notable games for Montreal this season:
Nov. 25 – Chicago Blackhawks
The Canadiens will travel to the windy city for their first meeting against former assistant coach, Luke Richardson.
Dec. 01-06 – Western Canada road trip
Montreal Canadiens’ Brendan Gallagher pushes Calgary Flames’ Sean Monahan into the boards during third period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Saturday, March 13, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal
December 1 will see the start of the Canadiens four-game tour against their western Canadian rivals, and Seattle.
While only two points are on the line instead of a Stanley Cup like in the 80s, tensions will still run high against former Canadiens winger Tyler Toffoli and the Calgary Flames.
Stops will also be made in Edmonton on Dec. 03, and Vancouver on Dec. 05, with the trip coming to a close with a tilt in against the Krakken on Dec. 06.
Dec. 17 – Jan. 03 – End of 2022, start of 2023
The final home game of 2022 will take place on Dec. 17 against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Montreal will be in Washington for their final game of 2022 and will bring in the new year in Music City with a date against the Predators on Jan. 03.
NHL action will resume at Centre Bell on Jan. 05 against the Rangers.
Mar. 13 – Stanley Cup Champs
TAMPA, FLORIDA – JUNE 26: Colorado Avalanche coaches and players pose for a photo after defeating the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in Game Six of the 2022 NHL Stanley Cup Final at Amalie Arena on June 26, 2022 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
While it will be their second game of the season against Colorado, Montreal will welcome the defending Stanley Cup champions on March 13.
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Apr. 13 – End of the regular season
Not much of a better way to close out the regular season than battling a long-standing rival.
The Canadiens will end the regular season at home against the Boston Bruins on Apr. 13, in a game that could have playoff implications for both teams.
Montreal will be looking to repeat their 2020-21 magic and make another run to the cup finals.
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Full list of Montreal home games:
2022
- Oct. 12 vs. Toronto
- Oct. 17 vs. Pittsburgh
- Oct. 20 vs. Arizona
- Oct. 22 vs. Dallas
- Oct. 25 vs. Minnesota
- Nov. 05 vs. Vegas
- Nov. 09 vs. Vancouver
- Nov. 12 vs. Pittsburgh
- Nov. 15 vs. New Jersey
- Nov. 19 vs. Philadelphia
- Nov. 22 vs. Buffalo
- Nov. 29 vs. San Jose
- Dec. 10 vs. LA
- Dec. 12 vs. Calgary
- Dec 15 vs. Anaheim
- Dec. 17 vs. Tampa Bay
2023
- Jan. 05 vs. New York Rangers
- Jan. 07 vs. St. Louis
- Jan. 09 vs. Seattle
- Jan. 12 vs. Nashville
- Jan. 17 vs. Winnipeg
- Jan. 19 vs. Florida
- Jan. 21 vs. Toronto
- Jan. 24 vs. Boston
- Jan. 26 vs. Detroit
- Jan. 31 vs. Ottawa
- All-Star Break
- Feb. 11 vs. New York Islanders
- Feb. 12 vs. Edmonton
- Feb. 14 vs. Chicago
- Feb. 25 vs. Ottawa
- Mar. 07 vs. Carolina
- Mar. 09 vs. New York Rangers
- Mar. 11 vs. New Jersey
- Mar. 13 vs. Colorado
- Mar. 21 vs. Tampa Bay
- May 25 vs. Columbus
- Mar. 30 vs. Florida
- Apr. 01 vs. Carolina
- Apr. 04 vs. Detroit
- Apr. 06 vs. Washington
- Apr. 13 vs. Boston
*All home games will start at 7 p.m. Eastern Time, with the exception of Feb. 11 and Feb. 12 which will begin at 12:30 p.m. and Mar. 13 which will begin at 7:30 p.m.
