16 pre-game looks from the Habs players

The NHL has officially withdrawn the dress code rule, and some Habs players took advantage of the opportunity to arrive in casual mode for the pre-game meetings against the Penguins and Flyers. FromIvan Demidov to Patrik Laine and Cole Caufield, see the pre-game looks in several photos.

Despite the recent rule, veteran Mike Matheson opted for stylish and classy attire, like a true professional.

Number 47 chose the casual option for the first match of the preparatory calendar, revealing his considerable muscle mass.

The young redhead and keeper of the future is not only a good player, he also has a flair for quality clothing.

Known for his polarizing clothing choices, Patrik Laine looked more like a physical education teacher this time.

The talented winger was the talk of the town not only on the ice, but also in the Bell Centre garage, thanks to his high-end suit.

With a confident air, the powerhorse was well-coiffed and very casual in his chic white shirt and blue pants.

The Swedish defenseman didn't blacken the score sheet, but his jacket earned him a star in his book.

The meeting's first star Owen Beck arrived in the company of his line partner Filip Mesar.

Oliver Kapanen, who scored the winning goal in the shootout, looked like a goon when he arrived in the amphitheatre, thanks to his roundel.

The tall Slovak didn't make a fuss, opting for a basic polo shirt to arrive at the amphitheatre garage.

With his perfect hairstyle, number 13 took a chic yet casual option , with his polo-style sweater under his blue jacket.

With his impressive weight loss, Roy immediately attracted attention, wearing a white shirt slightly open at the collar and a black and white houndstooth patterned jacket.

Alex Newhook ditched the tie, giving way to a V-neck to match his dark green suit with his sober shirt.

Québécois Joe Veleno played an unofficial first game with the Habs, sporting his grey suit for the cameras.

The Xhekaj brothers arrived together in style, coffee in hand, to play their first game together in a Canadiens jersey.

Zack Bolduc pulled out all the stops for his baptism at the Bell Centre, with a full suit that included a brown tie.