After downing rival, Stampeders take on unbeaten Alouettes

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The Montreal Alouettes are presently the gold standard in the Canadian Football League.

Winners of 12 straight games dating back to Sept. 15, 2023, Montreal is off to a 4-0 start and atop the East as it starts a three-game homestand Saturday night against Calgary.

Three of the team's four wins this year have been on the road, including a 30-20 decision on June 28 in Toronto