The Laval Rocket, the AHL affiliate of the Montreal Canadiens, started their season with a decisive 5-2 victory over the Providence Bruins, largely thanks to Logan Mailloux's impressive performance.

Mailloux, who was cut from training camp, scored two goals and assisted on another, showcasing his potential for a future call-up to the NHL. Filip Mesar and Adam Engstrom also made headlines by scoring their first AHL goals, while goaltender Dobes secured his first win of the season.