It took some time for the first line to get going, but Caufield did find Slafkovsky with a cross-ice pass right in front of the net, which the Slovak converted to seal the deal and give Team 1 a 4-2 win. The hulking forward looks set to pick up right where he left off, cleaning his path on the nice and going into heavy traffic.

Montreal Canadiens training camp commenced on Wednesday. Fifty-nine players were invited to the main camp and there are many intriguing names among them.

Montreal Canadiens training camp just opened. Several stand-outs have emerged on paper. Will they justify the attention in literal practice?

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will be re-evaluated in seven days after having his appendix removed Wednesday, the team said Thursday.

Montreal Canadiens’ Kaiden Guhle (21) celebrates with teammate Alex Newhook (15) after scoring against the Boston Bruins during overtime NHL hockey action in Montreal on November 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes MONTREAL - Defenceman Kaiden Guhle has had his appendix removed according to the Montreal Canadiens.