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Sunday Habs Headlines: Canadiens begin Heritage Classic weekend with Alumni win

Montreal Canadiens news and notes The Canadiens tested the ice at Princess Auto Stadium ahead of today’s Heritage Classic. [TVA Sports] Zachary Bolduc is happiest about all the new apparel he’s received for the game. [Journal de Montreal] From José…

By Justin Blades · Habs Eye on the Prize

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 8:00 AM

Key Things to Know

Montreal Canadiens alumni defeated Winnipeg 7-4 on Saturday during the Heritage Classic weekend.
Guillaume Latendresse and Paul Byron scored two goals apiece in the alumni victory.
The NHL confirmed Montreal's Olympic Stadium is not an option for outdoor games because it lacks an open roof.

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The Montreal Canadiens alumni defeated the Winnipeg Jets alumni 7-4 on Saturday to kick off the Heritage Classic weekend in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Guillaume Latendresse and Paul Byron each scored two goals to lead Montreal's alumni to victory ahead of the main outdoor event at Princess Auto Stadium.

Additional Canadiens and league notes highlight Saku Koivu's number 11 jersey retirement in Turku by TPS, while Nikita Kucherov took the Tampa Bay Lightning's all-time points lead over Steven Stamkos.

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