The Canadiens (12-7-3) play the first of back-to-back U.S. Thanksgiving week matinees, starting with the Vegas Golden Knights (10-5-8) at T-Mobile Arena on Friday afternoon. Article content

Puck drops at 4 p.m. Montreal time (TSN2, RDS, TSN Radio 690, 98.5 FM) . Article content Article content

Here’s what you need to know:

This week is the start of a gruelling schedule for the Habs. They’re in Denver on Saturday to face the Avalanche.

Samuel Montembeault starts in goal. Jakub Dobes will start tomorrow.

Pointe-Claire native Mike Matheson signed a five-year extension with Montreal earlier in the day.

Alexandre Texier is expected to make his Canadiens’ debut

How and where to watch the Canadiens on TV for 2025-26 season.

Blacked out on TSN2 or RDS? Here’s how to watch

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