Adam Engstrom News

Engstrom will slot into the lineup in place of Kaiden Guhle, who was a surprise scratch on Tuesday. He'll skate with Arber Xhekaj on the Habs' third pair.

Engstrom, a third-round pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, made his NHL debut earlier this season, playing 11 games with Montreal, but has spent most of the 2025-26 season in the AHL. The 22-year-old Swedish defenseman has 34 points (10G / 24A) in 45 games this season with the Laval Rocket (AHL).

Engstrom has played two of the past five games for the Canadiens, but has been used sparingly and should see more consistent playing time with Laval (AHL). The 22-year-old defenseman is averaging 12:32 time-on-ice and has zero points in 11 games this season.

Jayden Struble will draw back into Montreal's lineup on Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, sending Engstrom to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Engstrom is averaging 12:29 time-on-ice and has zero points through his first 10 NHL games.

Jayden Struble will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Engstrom to re-enter the lineup against the Florida Panthers. The 22-year-old Engstrom is in his first NHL season and continues his search for his first career point through nine games.

Engstrom falls right back out of the Habs lineup after slotting in on Saturday. Jayden Struble will skate in his place.

Arber Xhekaj will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins, allowing Engstrom to re-enter the lineup. The 22-year-old Engstrom is averaging 12:06 time-on-ice through his first two career NHL games.

Engstrom will take a seat on Tuesday to make way for the return of Jayden Struble (upper-body). Engstrom has appeared in two games since making his NHL debut last week, registering two blocked shots, two shots on goal, and one hit.

Arber Xhekaj will return to Montreal's lineup on Friday against the Vegas Golden Knights, sending Engstrom to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 22-year-old Engstrom made his NHL debut on Wednesday, playing 10:42 time-on-ice.

Engstrom was drafted in the third-round, 92nd overall, in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft by the Canadiens. The 22-year-old is in his second professional season in North America, tallying 14 points (5G / 9A) through 18 games with the Laval Rockets (AHL). Arber Xhekaj will be a healthy scratch to accommodate Engstrom's debut.