This one has been circled on the calendar for Montreal. They have waited for tonight’s Conference Final rematch between the visiting Rangers and host Canadiens from the Bell Centre. For the guests, it promises to be chaotic. Especially for Chris Kreider. The scene of the crime was Game 1 when he collided with Carey Price ending his postseason. Montreal coach Michel Therrien and former Blueshirt Brandon Prust stirred the pot. Ultimately, the Rangers won the series in six to advance to the Stanley Cup Final.

“It’s not about focusing on individuals on a team, it’s about trying to win the game,” Price said. “That’s the only thing we have to focus on.

“They’re a good hockey club. There’s a reason they were in the Stanley Cup finals last year. They got great goaltending, and they play as a unit. It’s definitely going to be a good challenge for us.”

One look at the standings and it’s the Canadiens who sit atop the Atlantic Division boasting a 6-1-0 record with 12 points. They’ve remained motivated and are finding ways to win. Different players are stepping up. P.A. Parenteau has two goals and three assists since an offseason swap that sent Daniel Briere to Colorado. Alex Galchenyuk has seven points and Brendan Gallagher continues to improve in his second year. The Habs boast old reliable Tomas Plekanec and top finisher Max Pacioretty. Beware of P.K. Subban (3-2-5) and Andrei Markov. Even bruiser Alexei Emelin has added offense with five assists.

It won’t be easy for the Rangers, who look to extend their winning streak to four. They should be well rested after getting the last three days off. An emotional come from behind overtime win at the Devils saw Kevin Klein play the unlikely hero. It was made possible by a breathtaking rush from Kreider, who combined with new fourth line center Chris Mueller to set up Klein. Kreider will be a frequent target. The noted crease crasher should be prepared to battle in front of Price. His start’s been alright. With two goals, three helpers and a team-leading 23 penalty minutes, the budding power forward is learning.

After sitting out the last two games, 19-year old rookie Anthony Duclair is back in. He’ll play on a third line with Dominic Moore and Carl Hagelin. Ryan Malone is expected to be a healthy scratch. The Duke has three assists in five games so far and hasn’t looked out of place. When he’s on the ice, good things happen. You can’t ignore his breathtaking speed and uncanny ability to create offensively. This will be Game 6. With Derek Stepan finally skating in anticipation of a November return, the Rangers have a decision to make. Wouldn’t it be great if Duclair made it more difficult by scoring his first NHL goal in Montreal?

New captain Ryan McDonagh finally got off the snide with a pair of helpers against New Jersey. The former Canadiens first round pick who Glen Sather stole for Scott Gomez returns to Montreal. He blitzed them last Spring with 10 points. Interestingly, eight came in the three games at Bell Centre. You think he had something to prove? Anyway, he and partner Dan Girardi will get tested as should Klein and Marc Staal. Matt Hunwick and John Moore remain the third pair.

Henrik Lundqvist should be fresh. He’s been much better lately. Even against the Devils- a game he gave up three- he was pretty clutch making a few sparklers when it was needed. Historically, he has struggled at Montreal. But the playoffs erased a lot of bad memories. It should be a good one between him and Price on Hockey Night In Canada.