While the Canadiens and Maple Leafs represent the first major, and certainly the most fierce, sports rivalry between Montréal and Toronto, the “two old races and religions” of these rival cities have met across various other pro sports leagues in the past century, whether on the ice at the developmental, historical or women’s level, or on the football field, soccer pitch or baseball diamond.

Wherever and whenever these rivals meet, however, one thing is for certain – the deep rivalry between these two cities, cultures and heritages bleeds in to any sports surface Montréal and Toronto will meet.