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Total wagering nears $3.5 million as Velocitor wins 88th running of the event.

Live racing for the big event begins at 1 p.m., with the Prince of Wales Stakes hitting the oval around 5:30 p.m.

If all 11 horses remain in good health and make it to the gate on Sept. 12, it will be the largest Prince of Wales Stakes card in two decades

The 88th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes will feature one of the largest fields in recent memory.

Habs duo will make their World Championship debuts May 12 to 28 in Europe.

MONTREAL (AP) -- Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist, Antti Raanta got his fourth shutout of the season, and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-0 on Saturday night.

In today’s links, Matheson is starting to make his mark, there’s still time for personal highs for the Habs, Atlantic Division could heat up fast, and more.

Goaltender Jake Allen and defenceman Mike Matheson are the co-recipients of the Molson Cup for February. Allen was named first star once (Feb. 28 in San Jose), second star on one occasion (Feb. 12 against Edmonton) and third star on one occasion (Feb. 24 in Philadelphia). Matheson was named first star once (Feb. 11 vs. Islanders), second star once (Feb. 25 vs. Ottawa) and third star once (Feb. 14 vs. Chicago).

Mike Matheson scored the winning goal to lift the Montreal Canadiens to 4-3 overtime decision over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon. In their final game wearing their light blue uniforms, the Canadiens (21-27-4) rallied to grab their first victory in the "retro reverse" jerseys and sealed their season record at 1-6-1 in the alternate garb.

A competitive field of seven has been set for Tuesday's 87th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Racetrack, the 2nd Jewel in the OLG Canadian Triple Crown.