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Montreal Canadiens News
The Rangers have recalled Brett Berard from Hartford (AHL).
The Canadiens have recalled Adam Engstrom from Laval (AHL).
The Canadiens have signed Alexandre Texier to a one-year deal worth $1.0 million.
The Blues have terminated the contract of Alexandre Texier, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Xhekaj will make his NHL debut vs. Toronto on Saturday.
Evans (concussion) will play vs. Toronto after leaving last game with an injury.
Goalie Start
Dobes will start vs. Toronto on Saturday.
Xhekaj has been recalled from Laval (AHL).
Florian Xhekaj was drafted in the fourth-round, 101st overall, by the Canadiens in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old forward has yet to play an NHL game. He had 35 points (24G / 11A0 in 69 games with the Laval Rocket (AHL) last season.
Texier cleared waivers and has been assigned to Springfield (AHL).
Texier has not played since November 6th, was placed on the designated non-roster list, and ultimately placed on waivers on Thursday. The 26-year-old Texier has one assist while averaging 10:15 time-on-ice through eight games this season. He will report to the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL).
Evans (undisclosed) is hopeful to play vs. Toronto on Saturday but is not a guarantee.
Evans was on the receiving end of a high hit from Washington's Tom Wilson in Thursday's 8-4 loss. Evans did not return to the game, exiting in the second period, but seems to have avoided a serious injury, as he could be an option to play on Saturday. The 29-year-old Evans has six points (3G / 3A) in 20 games this season.
Evans left Thursday's game with an undisclosed injury and did not return.
Texier has been placed on the designated non-roster list.
Texier has not played since November 6th and has been placed on the designated non-roster list, with Jake Neighbours (lower body) set to return to the lineup. The 26-year-old Texier has one assist while averaging 10:15 time-on-ice through eight games this season.
Goalie Start
Montembeault will start vs. Washington on Thursday.
The Canadiens have struggled lately, losing four straight (0-3-1) and being outscored 18-6. They will turn to Montembeault on Thursday, hoping to return to the win column against a Washington Capitals team playing the tail end of a back-to-back. The 29-year-old Montembeault allowed three goals on 23 shots (.870 SV%) in his most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Boston Bruins, and has an ugly 3.56 GAA and .858 SV% in 11 appearances this season (4-5-1).
Poulin has been recalled from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL).
With Ville Koivunen (lower body) placed on Injured Reserve, Pittsburgh has recalled Poulin from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AHL). The 24-year-old Poulin has 15 points (7G / 8A) in 16 games with Wilkes-Barre/Scranton this season.
Goalie Start
Dobes will start in Columbus on Monday.
The Canadiens have been outscored 15-3 during a three-game losing skid (0-3-0), and hope to return to the win column on Monday with Dobes tending the twine after the Columbus Blue Jackets. After an outstanding start to the season, winning his first six outings, Dobes has struggled, allowing nine goals on 41 combined shots (.780 SV%) in his last two games (0-1-1). The 24-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.70 GAA and .901 SV% in eight games this season (6-1-1). The Canadiens enter Monday's contest as +111 road underdogs against the Blue Jackets.
Goalie Start
Dobes will start vs. Columbus on Monday.
Dach (fractured foot) will be out for 4-6 weeks.
Dach recently saw an uptick in deployment after Alex Newhook (fractured ankle) was injured earlier this week in a game against the Dallas Stars. However, Dach's elevated deployment lasted only one game, as he will be sidelined for the next several weeks due to a fractured ankle. The 24-year-old Dach scored seven points (5G / 2A) in 15 games with the Canadiens this season before his injury.
Line Change
Davidson will make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Guhle (partially torn adductor muscle) is expected to miss the next 8-10 weeks.
Guhle only played five games this season before suffering a lower-body injury with a 4-6 week recovery timeline. That said, the 23-year-old Guhle has suffered a setback, and will be sidelined a further 8-10 weeks due to a partially torn adductor muscle. The 23-year-old defenseman has 60 points (17G / 43A) in 174 career games with the Canadiens.
