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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "When%20do%20the%20Montreal%20Canadiens%20play%20the%20Toronto%20Maple%20Leafs%20in%202026-2027%20including%20preseason%20games%3F"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here\u2019s when the Montr\u00e9al Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs will face each other in the 2026\u201327 season, including both preseason and regular season matchups:\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udfd2 Preseason\n\n- **Saturday, September 19, 2026** \u2014 A split-squad doubleheader between the Canadiens and the Maple Leafs. One game in Montreal and one in Toronto, both starting at 7:00 p.m. ET. ([nhl.com](https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canadiens-share-2026-27-preseason-schedule?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udfd2 Regular Season\n\nThey meet four times in the regular season (twice at each team's home), matching the NHL\u2019s expanded divisional schedule that starts this year. ([nhl.com](https://www.nhl.com/news/nhl-announces-2026-27-regular-season-schedule?utm_source=openai)) Here are the dates:\n\n| Date | Venue |\n|---|---|\n| Tuesday, **September 29, 2026** \u2014 *@ Toronto* | Scotiabank Arena ([nhl.com](https://www.nhl.com/canadiens/news/canadiens-unveil-2026-27-season-schedule?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Saturday, **November 7, 2026** \u2014 *@ Toronto* | Scotiabank Arena ([hockey-reference.com](https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/MTL/2027_games.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Sunday, **December 26, 2026** \u2014 *in Montreal* | Bell Centre ([hockey-reference.com](https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/MTL/2027_games.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n| Monday, **March 22, 2027** \u2014 *in Montreal* | Bell Centre ([hockey-reference.com](https://www.hockey-reference.com/teams/MTL/2027_games.html?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can also pull up TV info, ticket availability, or any special promos for these matchups."
    }
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