The historic rivalry between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens is set for a revival as both teams prepare for their NHL season opener at the Bell Centre. With the Leafs eyeing a Stanley Cup run and the Canadiens aiming to improve after a challenging few seasons, the stakes are high.

Maple Leafs center John Tavares expressed excitement about the renewed competition, while Canadiens executive Jeff Gorton is optimistic about his team's future, highlighting the potential of young talents like Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield.

Despite a setback with Patrik Laine's injury, the Canadiens are focused on building a competitive roster. The Leafs, who swept the Canadiens last season, are eager to establish dominance in the Atlantic Division.