10/09/2026
Montreal will wear this sweater for the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic on October 25 in Winnipeg, the franchise’s first outdoor game since 2017. The design pulls from across the team’s jersey history — classic red and blue, but with a vintage off-white replacing standard white and a wool-style collar for a genuine old-school feel. The CH crest has been redrawn to echo past versions and rendered in felt with running-stitch detailing. The finishing touches: “Les Habitants” stitched into the back collar for the first time, a nod to the franchise nickname, and a fleur-de-lis on the loop label honoring Quebec.
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What I like: this is basically a slight revamp of the TBTC jerseys from the 91-92 season, and it works. The detailing on the felt crest is a great touch. They also changed up the number font — the traditional block numbers are gone in favor of something a little more artistic, which I really like. Overall, it’s a clean, sharp jersey.
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What I don’t like: this isn’t really a new design, it’s a recycled past look. The Canadiens rarely take risks when it comes to special edition jerseys, so I’m not surprised — but I’d like to see them get a little creative for once.
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Overall: A-
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