Heritage Classic rekindles childhood memories for Habs nhl.com

Montreal Canadiens players and coach Martin St. Louis say Sunday’s 2026 Heritage Classic against the Winnipeg Jets will revive memories of playing on outdoor rinks as children. Defenseman Alexandre Carrier is getting his first NHL outdoor-game opportunity after an injury ruled him out of the 2022 Stadium Series, while the game will also be a first for St. Louis and defenseman Mike Matheson.