Montreal Canadiens 2026-27 season preview: full schedule, 84-game regular season, and 17 five-game sets. The Montreal Canadiens open the 2026-27 season on the road against the Maple Leafs on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Last season the Montreal Canadiens finished 48-24-10 with 106 points; eliminated in the Conference Final by the Hurricanes. Way-too-early 2026-27 projection: the Montreal Canadiens have roughly a 71% chance to make the playoffs, projected for about 103 points (playoff favorite). Full 2026-27 schedule and 5-game set tracking are on this page, with live playoff probability updating daily once the season begins.