# SPLIT SQUAD START: Montreal Canadiens DOMINATE Maple Leafs, Juraj Slafkovsky and Penalty Kill SHINE

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Podcast: [Locked On Canadiens - Daily Podcast on the Montreal Canadiens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-canadiens-daily-podcast-on-the-montreal-canadiens-444785)
Published: 2026-09-21T04:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Montreal Canadiens sweep the Toronto Maple Leafs in preseason doubleheader action—are new line combinations signaling a bold direction for opening night? Ian Boisvert and Laura Saba spotlight standout performances from Juraj Slafkovsky, Chris Kreider, and Lane Hutson, as well as key takeaways from the split squad victories. Discussions center on the effectiveness of Montreal’s reconfigured top six, penalty kill dominance against the Leafs’ elite power play unit, and critical battles for final roster spots involving Kirby Dach, Alex Texier, and Samuel Montembeault’s confident return in net. Defensive pairings undergo scrutiny as Lane Hudson and Alex Carrier’s chemistry raises questions about Montreal’s blue line size and grit, while David Reinbacher’s promising play turns heads in camp. With the Ottawa Senators looming and training camp decisions imminent, the Canadiens’ depth and roster flexibility come into sharp focus. Will these early preseason trends set the stage for a breakout season?

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