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Preview for Saturday, October 3, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins
Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh Penguins is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 at 7:00 PM ET.
This preview does not have verified starter information for both teams. Check the latest team announcements before game time.
Rotowire lists Oliver Kapanen of the Montreal Canadiens with status 'day-to-day'. Rotowire lists Blake Lizotte of the Pittsburgh Penguins with status 'day-to-day'. Rotowire lists Bryan Rust of the Pittsburgh Penguins with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Justin Brazeau of the Pittsburgh Penguins with status 'injured reserve'. Rotowire lists Kaiden Guhle of the Montreal Canadiens with status 'injured reserve'. These listings do not establish availability for this game.
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