The Canadian will play a second exhibition game on Wednesday night by hosting the Ottawa Senators, and judging by the visitors’ lineup, we can expect some skirmishes on the ice.
While head coach Martin St-Louis had to indicate in the morning the composition of the group he will field, his counterpart DJ Smith decided to rely on robustness and certain Quebecers such as Mathieu Joseph, Djibril Touré, Bokondji Imama and Kevin Mandolese. The presence of Mark Kastelic, Cole Reinhardt, Parker Kelly and Zack MacEwen suggests some combative action.
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With Logan Mailloux, David Reinbacher, Juraj Slafkovsky, Alex Newhook and Samuel Montembeault in uniform, the Habs lost 4-2 to the New Jersey Devils in their first game of preseason camp on Monday. The Toronto Maple Leafs will be at the Bell Center on Friday and Saturday.