Fans in Gatineau, Quebec, are expressing their frustration after the NHL canceled a planned watch party for the Montreal Canadiens due to its proximity to the Ottawa Senators' exclusive marketing territory. The event, scheduled for the Slush Puppie Centre, was set to coincide with a playoff game against the Carolina Hurricanes. Nearly 6,500 signatures have been collected on a petition opposing the cancellation, initiated by Wassim Aboutanos, who had organized the event. Ticket sales had begun, with around 400 tickets sold before the NHL intervened, citing a radius of about 50 miles around the Senators' arena as the reason for the cancellation. The event was expected to raise funds for a local mental health organization, Le Boulev'Art de la Vallée, which expressed disappointment over the lost opportunity. Fans, including Katie Labonte, who had purchased tickets for her and her sons, lamented the missed chance to enjoy the playoff atmosphere. The organizers are now considering further actions, including submitting the petition to the NHL and the Senators.