The Montreal Canadiens dominated the Philadelphia Flyers, securing a commanding 5-0 victory in their NHL pre-season opener at the Bell Centre.

David Savard ignited a three-goal frenzy within a short period in the third period, followed by strikes from Emil Heineman and Josh Anderson. Luke Tuch had previously opened the scoring in the second.

New acquisition Patrik Laine made his debut for the Canadiens, showcasing his skills with four shots on goal. Despite a rough power play performance from both teams, the Canadiens' goaltending was stellar, maintaining a shutout throughout the game.