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The start of the 2013-14 NHL season has finally arrived and it all gets started with TSNs multi-platform coverage throughout the day leading up to puck drop tonight. Danny Jansen Blue Jays Jersey . TSNs opening day coverage begins with Thats Hockeys Opening Night special live from the Bell Centre in Montreal at 4pm et/1pm pt. Host Gino Reda is joined by TSN Hockey Insiders Bob McKenzie and Pierre LeBrun for the one-hour special which will feature a slate of special guests. Thats Hockey continues to get you set for the puck drop at 5:30pm et/2:30pm pt on TSN, before SportsCentre dedicates a full hour to opening night with contributions from McKenzie and LeBrun, as well as former NHLers Jamie McLennan and Jeff ONeill. And check into TSN.ca throughout opening day, as TSNs reporters file news, videos from the morning practice and analysis right through to puck drop. Thats Hockey 2Nite then wraps up opening night with host Steve Kouleas, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button and analyst Dave Reid at 11:30pm et/8:30pm pt on TSN. TSN Radio 1050 and TSN Radio 690 are also broadcasting live from the Bell Centre to get you set for the start of opening night and both stations will have the game live. And what better way to kick off the season then with the historic rivalry between the Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs in the first of five meetings between the two clubs this season. Veteran enforcer George Parros will get a taste of the rivalry right off the bat, as hes been declared fit to play in the opener. Parros underwent off-season rotator cuff surgery, and although there was initially some speculation that he might not be available, he has been cleared to play. The news wasnt so good for Canadiens defenceman Douglas Murray. The former San Jose Shark suffered an upper-body injury in practice last week and will be out four-to-six weeks. His spot will be taken by blueline prospect Jarred Tinordi. The Canadiens will also be missing defencemen Alexei Emelin (knee) and Davis Drewiske (shoulder). The Leafs, meanwhile, will be without one of their key newcomers, David Clarkson, who is serving a 10-game suspension for leaving the bench during a pre-season brawl. Also missing in action will be tough guy Frazer McLaren (hand), who is expected to start the season on long-term injured reserve. James Reimer will get the start in goal for the Maple Leafs.  The NHL on TSN kicks off its season on Wednesday with Scotiabank Wednesday Night Hockey, featuring the Maple Leafs facing the Philadelphia Flyers on TSN and TSN Radio 1050 (7pm et/4pm pt). Also in action is the Buffalo Sabres visiting the Detroit Red Wings on TSN2 (8pm et/5pm pt). 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Australias Rebecca Henderson was third. Max Plaxton of Victoria was fourth in the mens race. "Everyone whos watched me race knows I just like to go hard from the start. . . When you get some space between you and other riders, you just go for it," Pendrel said. "It feels amazing to win the gold for Canada." The reigning world champion decided this year to decline Sport Canadas funding -- the $1,500 a month she would normally receive as part of the athlete carding system. The money was split into three development cards of $500 apiece. Gagne told Pendrel he thought he was one of the three recipients. "That was really cool to feel like I was helping one of those guys," Pendrel said. "I felt that it could make a bigger impact in one of the up-and-coming riders life," she added, pointing out that she is a semipro athlete -- she rides for Luna Pro Team. "I just knew just how big it was to receive that carding the first time, not just financially but emotionally, to know that youve reached that level where your country wants to invest in you. And thats really special. "I wanted another athlete to have that experience." Gagne finished seventh in the mens race Tuesday, and praised Pendrel for her gesture. "Catharine did that so thats really generous from her," he said. "That opens up other spots for younger athletes like me so obviously thats super cool from her." The last time many Canadians saw Pendrel was at the 2012 London Olympics where she went in as a favourite but faded to ninth, tearfully apologizing to fans back home. The two-time world champion said the disappointment of that performance stung for some time. "But what it comes down to: I didnt have a good day. Theres so much more to look forward to and opportunities to do well for Canada," she added -- particularly, next summers Pan American Games in Toronto and the 2016 Rio Olympics. "I got sso much positive feedback that I realized, even a bad day for me can still be inspiring, and Ill just keep inspiring people to ride their bike and to reach for big goals, and not be afraid to risk failing to be incredible. Roy Halladay Blue Jays Jersey. " On Tuesday, Pendrel, wearing earrings made from links of a bike chain -- a gift from a young girl from New Brunswick -- led from the outset. She was already more than a minute ahead after the first lap of the 31.95-kilometre course that twisted and turned around Cathkin Braes Country Park. A coach handed her a Canadian flag near the finish line, and she waved it as she crossed for gold, keeping intact a gold-medal streak for Canadian women. Canadas Chrissy Redden won the title in 2002 in Manchester, England, where the sport made its Commonwealth debut, and Marie-Helene Premont took the title in 2006 in Melbourne, Australia. There was no mountain bike four years ago at the Games in New Delhi, India. "I was trying to ignore the fact that Canada has never not gotten gold in mountain bike at the Commonwealth Games," Pendrel said, laughing. "I really didnt want that pressure before coming into this, but I knew with how quick Emily was going as well, that we had a strong chance." The 26-year-old Batty battled Henderson for the entire race until the Canadian pulled away on the final lap. "I was feeling strong, I knew Catharine was up the road and I knew it as going to be hard to catch her," Batty said. "I came here for gold, but silver is the next best thing." Batty, who narrowly lost to Pendrel at the recent Canadian championships, said shes benefited from the tradition of strong female mountain bikers in Canada. "It really helps. Weve always been a top-ranked country for the womens cross-country mountain biking and it puts the bar really high for our development program and it is really inspiring," she said. "Not long ago I was looking up to the top Canadian women and now being one is really inspiring. "I just gave myself goosebumps saying that," she added, laughing. "We really feed off each other, and push each other." Hundreds of fans turned out to watch the mountain bike racing, despite dark clouds, periodic rain and blustery winds. The riders had to negotiate a tricky course that featured the Brig ODoom, Broken Biscuits, and Clyde Climb -- all named by local schoolchildren. Anton Cooper of New Zealand won the mens 37.15-kilometre race, followed by teammate Samuel Gaze. Daniel McConnell of Australia won the bronze. ' ' '