Former Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty opens up on the rivalry with the Maple Leafs ahead of tonight's game
The former Montreal Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty opened up on the rivalry with the Toronto Maple Leafs ahead of tonight's game during an interview.
General Manager Brad Treliving possibly hit a home run by signing Max Pacioretty to a professional tryout a few weeks ago. The 35-year-old veteran was in great shape during his first appearance as a member of the Leafs against the Ottawa Senators, scoring three points, including two goals.
He is set to be back on the ice tonight, as his former team, the Montreal Canadiens, will visit the Leafs at the Scotiabank Arena.
A lot has changed in Montreal since Pacioretty was traded to the Vegas Golden Knights for current Habs captain Nick Suzuki in 2018. However, Pacioretty still remembers how it felt to play in such a storied rivalry from his time with the Canadiens.
Here's what he said in an interview ahead of the clash between Toronto and Montreal:
"Obviously, I remember opening night always playing against each other and setting the tone for the season, good or bad, it's a huge rivalry. I haven't played in a rivalry like this probably since I've been gone from Montreal, so those games are ones you always get up for. It's obviously preseason, so it's much different, but at the same time I'm just looking forward to building my game right now."
Tonight's game promises to be interesting to watch. With the Leafs season opener being less than two weeks away, against the same Canadiens, Pacioretty will once again jump on the ice with one goal in mind: having an impact for the Leafs and helping the team earn their first preseason win.
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