Dillan Bentley skates for Montreal Canadiens in NHL preseason game
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Dillan Bentley, a Peoria native, played for the Montreal Canadiens in an NHL preseason game against Ottawa on September 26, 2026. The game took place at Canadian Tire Centre, with the Canadiens losing 4-3. Bentley logged 7 minutes and 51 seconds on the ice, including a hit and two shot attempts. Following the game, he was among ten players reassigned to the Laval Rocket, Montreal's AHL affiliate, as part of final roster cuts. Bentley previously played for the Peoria Mustangs and is noted for being the first Peoria-born candidate for the Hobey Baker Award.
- •Dillan Bentley skated in the Canadiens' September 26 preseason game.
- •The game ended in a 4-3 loss for Montreal against Ottawa.
- •Bentley recorded 13 shifts and a hit in the match.
- •He was assigned to the Laval Rocket after the preseason.
- •Bentley is the first Peoria-born Hobey Baker Award candidate.
- 8:02 AMYahoo Sports — How a hockey player from Peoria skated for Montreal Canadiens in NHL preseason game
"Peoria-born Dillan Bentley skated in an NHL preseason game for the Montreal Canadiens against Ottawa on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026.
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