Welcome back to another exciting Canadiens season. As always All Habs Hockey Magazine will have your pregame analysis, starting lineups, and keys to the game for each of the 82 games this year.

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Players to watch

• Shea Weber
  Weber is healthy for start of the season this year which might have been the difference maker last season. Weber’s presence on the ice is massive and opponents know they’re going to be in for a tough night when he’s protecting Carey Price.
• Nick Suzuki
  Suzuki is one of two rookies to make the Habs opening night roster. Suzuki brings a high compete and high hockey I.Q. to the ice. There will be some growing pains this season but he could bring some much needed offense to the Habs lineup
• Cale Fleury
  Fleury was the other rookie to make the team out of camp. Fleury had a great camp who showed he can skate with the puck and can be physical. He will really help the Habs breakout and should be a reliable all season long.

Keys to Victory

• Get a hot start
  Playing on the road the first few games this season the Habs have to be an aggressive team that gets on the board early not allowing the home teams to get comfortable and get their fans involved. 
• Execute on the power-play
  The Habs power-play will be talked about all year long as it was dismal last season. A fresh start and some early goals will give this team some confidence early in the season that could carry out the rest of the year. 
• Stick to the game plan
  The Habs surprised a number of teams last year with their high energy fore-checking game style which is something they have to stick to once again. Getting caught up in the moment and not sticking to the plan could derail the Habs playoffs hopes early.