Campbell, Gallo debate Montreal's best line early in season

Discussion follows 5-4 loss to Washington

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

From @seanrcampbell 🆚 @MitchyGallo on @TSN690 - Who has been Montreal's best line so far this season? https://t.co/n7rL Via @TSNHockey on X

What happened: Sean Campbell and Mitch Gallo weighed Montreal's forward combinations on TSN 690 Thursday. The exchange centered on which trio has driven play through the opening games of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Early line chemistry shapes even-strength matchups and special-teams deployment. Settled trios give coaches a trusted option for late-game defensive-zone starts.

What to watch: Upcoming home games will test whether the leading trio keeps its assignment against top opponents.

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@TSNHockey 2026-10-15T20:05:27.045307+00:00

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