The official schedule is expected to be released by the NHL on Thursday, but Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle may have revealed the opener's date ahead of time. Speaking to reporters after the game, Guhle said the Canadiens “play on Monday,” effectively confirming the expected April 21 start in Washington.

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle scored two goals in their playoff-clinching victory on Wednesday evening over the Carolina Hurricanes. Guhle opened the scoring in the first period when he found the back of the net on a snapshot.