Habs lose 5-2 vs Leafs | Live Reaction & Analysis | October 8, 2025

Kay hosts Game Over Montreal with Zach Payne from Game Over Toronto as the Habs open the 2025-2026 NHL season in Toronto with a 5-2 loss with 2 ENG against. Oliver Kapanen scores a big goal and Zach Bolduc scores his first as a Canadien. Watch to discuss the game from both the Habs & the Leafs point of view, what Zach and Kay take out of this game for their respective teams and a fun Q&A segment where Kay dreams on Sidney Crosby.

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