Matheson was a surprise scratch for Tuesday's game, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. We should receive an update on his status before Montreal's game in Columbus on Wednesday. Jayden Struble will draw into the lineup in his absence.
Roy was the fifth-round pick, 150th overall, of the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old scored nine points (4G / 5A) in 23 games with the Canadiens last season, his first taste of NHL action. He has been stellar with the Laval Rocket (AHL) this season, scoring 16 points (8G / 8A) in 17 games.
Montembeault has been a workhorse for the Canadiens this season and will start for the fifth straight game on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. The 28-year-old Montembeault has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 3.08 GAA and .899 SV% in 16 games (6-9-1). That said, he has had two shutouts this season and has allowed two or fewer goals in three of his last four games (2-2-0). The Canadiens enter the action on Tuesday as +115 home underdogs against a Utah team that has lost four of their last five (1-4-0).
Justin Barron will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup on Tuesday, sending Struble to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 23-year-old Struble is averaging 14:53 time-on-ice, tallying four points (1G / 3A), 13 blocks, and 28 hits in 15 games this season.
Mathieu Joseph will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Bolduc to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 11:26 time-on-ice and has five points (0G / 5A) in 16 games this season.
Condotta is an undrafted 27-year-old that made his professional debut in the 2021-22 season with the Laval Rocket (AHL). He has 11 games of NHL experience and has four points (0G / 4A) in nine games in the AHL this season.
With Patrick Kane (undisclosed) day-to-day, Veleno will re-enter the Red Wings lineup. The 24-year-old Veleno is averaging a career-low 11:37 time-on-ice and only has two points (1G / 1A) through 17 games this season.
Laine has yet to play this season after spraining his left knee towards the end of training camp, but appears to be nearing a return to the lineup. The 26-year-old winger was acquired from Columbus in late August for a 2026 2nd-round pick and Jordan Harris after he put up six goals, nine points, and 41 SOG in 18 games in 2023-24.
Roy was the fifth-round pick, 150th overall, of the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old scored nine points (4G / 5A) in 23 games with the Canadiens last season, his first taste of NHL action. He has been stellar with the Laval Rocket (AHL) this season, scoring 16 points (8G / 8A) in 17 games.
Mathieu Joseph will return from a one game absence, resulting in Texier being sidelined as a healthy scratch. The 25-year-old Texier, after recording three points (1G / 2A) and a -1 plus/minus in his first five games, has a -5 rating and zero points in seven games since.
Tyler Motte will draw back into the Red Wings lineup on Thursday, resulting in Veleno being a healthy scratch. The Red Wings have had trouble generating offense this season, evident by Veleno's two points (1G / 1A) in 17 games.
Mathieu Joseph will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday, allowing Bolduc to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 11:38 time-on-ice and has four points (0G / 4A) in 14 games this season.
The Canadiens will turn to Montembeault between the pipes for the seventh time in eight games. The 28-year-old Montembeault has had an up-and-down campaign but has played well lately, saving 54 of 57 shots (.947 SV%) across his previous three outings (2-1-0). The Canadiens enter the action on Monday as sizeable +236 home underdogs against an Edmonton Oilers club with points in four straight (3-0-1).
Texier will take a seat on Thursday as Kasperi Kapanen draws back into the Blues' lineup. Texier has one goal and two assists in ten games this season.
