Toronto Maple Leafs captain Dion Phaneuf will have new alternate captains this season: Clarke MacArthur & Joffrey Lupul.

Coach Randy Carlyle announced the changes Saturday morning ahead of the Leafs' season-opener against the Habs.

They replace centre Mikhail Grabovski & defenceman Mike Komisarek, who each wore an A last season.

Jay McClement will step in to wear an A whenever Lupul or MacArthur miss a game.

A few thousands fans braved a snowstorm to watch free game-day skates for both teams.

As loud as they cheered the Canadiens, the Leafs were booed as the NHL's oldest rivalry resumed.

Ben Scrivens left the ice first, a sign he'll be Toronto's starting goalie ahead of James Reimer.

Carey Price will be in the net for Montreal.

(The Canadian Press)