Matheson is day-to-day with a lower-body injury; will not play Tuesday.
Matheson is dealing with a nagging lower-body injury and will miss the Penguins season opener in Tampa Bay. With Matheson out, Mark Friedman will draw into the lineup.
Montreal Canadiens News
The Canadiens have signed Nick Suzuki to an eight-year contract extension worth $63.0 million ($7.875M AAV).
Suzuki is entering the final year of his entry-level contract and will get a huge raise next season, going from $863.3K AAV to $7.875M AAV. With Philip Danault now in Los Angeles, Suzuki will be tasked with playing major minutes in 2021-22, as he looks to build on his 60-point pace from a season ago.
The NHL and NHLPA announced today that Carey Price will be away from the team while voluntarily taking part in the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program.
According to a post by Price's wife on Instagram, Carey is taking a step back to focus on his mental health. We wish Price all the best and hope to see him back on the ice soon. While he's away, Jake Allen will become the Canadiens' No.1 netminder and Cayden Primeau/Samuel Montembeault will work behind him.
The Canadiens have signed Arber Xhekaj to a three-year, entry-level contract.
The Canadiens have signed Jake Evans to a three-year, $5.1 million contract extension.
Waiver Move
The Canadiens have claimed Samuel Montembeault off waivers from the Panthers.
Caufield (upper-body) is expected to miss one week.
The Panthers have re-signed Samuel Montembeault to a one-year, two-way contract.
Byron will miss five months after undergoing hip surgery.
Laine has accepted his qualifying offer, signing a one-year deal worth $7.5M.
Things did not go well for Laine after he was traded to the Blue Jackets, scoring 10 goals with 11 assists (21 points) in 45 games--18-goal, 20-assist per 82 game pace. However, Laine should benefit from the Blue Jackets and John Tortorella parting ways and the one-year deal gives him an opportunity to have a bounce-back season and cash in next year.
The Red Wings have signed Gustav Lindstrom to a two-year contract extension.
Lindstrom appeared to have a track to being a full-time NHL player in 2021-22, until Marc Staal signed a one-year extension on Sunday. Still, Lindstrom appeared din 13 NHL games a season ago and should be a factor with both the Red Wings and Griffins (AHL) next season.
The Predators have signed Frederic Allard to a one-year, two-way contract extension.
Allard spent most of the season in the AHL but made his season debut with the Predators in 2021. The 23-year-old, former third-round pick had 18 points (3G / 15A) in 25 games with Chicago (AHL) and will likely be a fringe roster player for the Predators in 2021-22.
Price underwent knee surgery on Friday and his recovery period is expected to be 10-to-12 weeks.
After reports of potentially career-ending knee and hip injuries, the Canadiens received some great news on Price's status this week. He will not need surgery on his hip but underwent surgery on his knee and is expected to be ready for training camp next year. After a tough regular season, Price turned in a stellar postseason, going 13-9 with a 2.28 GAA and .924 SV%.
Goalie Start
Price will start Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Line Change
Evans will draw into the Montreal lineup for Game 4 vs. the Lightning.
Goalie Start
Price led the Canadiens onto the ice for warmups for Game 3.
Line Change
Evans is expected to be scratched in Game 2 in Tampa.
Goalie Start
Price led the Canadiens onto the ice for warmups for Game 2 in Tampa.
Evans (concussion) returns to the Canadiens lineup for Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Goalie Start
Price led the Canadiens for Game 1 in Tampa.