We’re counting the days until Dec. 18, when the Canadiens and Chicago Blackhawks meet at the Bell Centre.

Yes, we here at the Hidden Game always get stoked over Original Six rivalry games. And we absolutely adore the Blackhawks’ uniforms.

But we also remember a time when there were only six teams and when clubs faced each other 14 times over a 70-game regular season. And, quite frankly, when animosity existed between teams, recall some players would refuse to dine in a restaurant if they saw an opposing player.

And if Saturday night’s confrontation at Chicago’s United Center — won 3-2 by the Canadiens — is any indication, these teams don’t like each other. Hopefully, they’ll remember that in another 68 days.

Another night, another centennial celebration: On this season-opening, three-

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