via Dave Stubbs of the Montreal Gazette,

The joint was jumping, of course, the fires of passion stoked by the Habs’ unparalleled game-presentation crew that marries the Canadiens’ rich past to its exciting present and future with lasers and lights and music that will rattle your bones.

The arena’s foundation quaked when Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden emerged from the tunnel to stand beside the Canadiens bench, the blazing, storied torch held aloft.

Watch the pre-game ceremony below.