Dropping the series opener to the Winnipeg Jets was a disappointment, but the Edmonton Oilers arent stressing out as they prepare to host Game 2 on Friday nigh
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We are delighted with the government s decision regarding shows and events, France Margaret Bélanger, the Canadiens executive vice-president and chief commercial officer, said in a statement. Although the number of spectators remains limited, we applaud this decision which allows us to foresee an eventual return to normality.
Bélanger said 2,500 people is about 12 per cent of the Bell Centre s capacity. We really missed our fans and spectators and we can t wait to host them again. And we will be ready, she said.
The announcement of Quebec s reopening plan came mere hours after Dr. Howard Njoo, Canada s deputy chief public health officer, said allowing fans into games is not under serious consideration at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Up to 2,500 fans allowed at Montreal s Bell Centre for potential Leafs-Habs Game 6
A limited number of fans will be permitted in the Bell Centre to watch a May 29 playoff game between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs, should the series last that long.
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Posted: May 18, 2021 3:41 PM ET | Last Updated: May 18
The Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadiens seen above in 2017, will allow up to 2,500 fans for a potential Game 6 playoff game between the Habs and Toronto Maple Leafs on May 29. The Quebec government announced Tuesday that indoor venues will begin allowing a limited number of patrons as of May 28.(Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press)
Connor McDavid, Oilers host Jets in Game 1
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To stop Edmonton, one must stop Oilers superstar Connor McDavid.
The Winnipeg Jets head into Wednesday s first-round playoff series opener in Edmonton knowing full well that keeping McDavid from the scoresheet is their best chance for success.
Actually doing it, however, has been nearly impossible this season.
McDavid led the NHL with 105 points 21 more than runner-up and teammate Leon Draisaitl in only 56 games. He also racked up seven goals and 22 points in nine games against the Jets. We re excited to have the opportunity to go in and try to play our best, Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey said. We made a lot of strides . in our defensive game the last few weeks. So we re going to have to be at our best in order to play well against this team that s very dangerous off the rush. I m excited individually to get back to playoff hockey here. It s the best time of the year.