New division, old rival: This game marks the debut of the seven-team Canadian division and it will feature a Montreal-Toronto rivalry which predates the establishment of the NHL. The handicapppers have established the Maple Leafs as the favourite in the division while there is a consensus that the Canadiens are the most improved team but could still be in a battle for a playoff position. The form goes out the widow when these teams meet and there couldn’t be a more fitting matchup to kick off what promises to a unique season.
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