7:30 PM EDT
Canadian Tire Centre
TV: Sportsnet

Our game preview is here.

This is it! Pre-season! Woooo! Only 16 days to the first real game. If Matthews scores four goals tonight I promise to pay for a round for everyone who comes to our next Marlies meet-up.

ICYMI

So you’re saying you can’t chop at a guy’s hands with your stick? - Katya
The NHL makes a bold move in cracking down on one of the most obvious infractions they’ve been oblivious to for years.