Caufield was a healthy scratch in the first two games of the series but will replace Eric Staal (undisclosed) in the lineup on Monday. Caufield scored four goals with one assist (five points) in 10 games this year, including two goals in four games vs. Toronto.
Evans was banged up in Game 1 vs. the Maple Leafs and will not play in Game 2 on Saturday. Jesperi Kotkaniemi will draw into the lineup to replace him.
Caufield will be a surprise scratch for Game 1 of the postseason, as the Canadiens go with a more veteran lineup. In addition to Caufield, Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Alexander Romanov will both be scratched as well.
Newhook was the No.16 overall pick in 2019 and is set to make his NHL debut after just eight games at the AHL live. The 20year-old centre had 16 points (7G / 9A) in 12 games at Boston College and nine points (5G / 4A) in eight games with the Colorado Eagles (AHL).
Matheson was hit in the face by a puck on Saturday and will miss an extended period of time. With Matheson out, Mark Friedman is expected to suit up against his former team on Monday.
Beaudin was a healthy scratch on Saturday but will replace Stillman in the lineup in Carolina. Beaudin has two goals and four assists (six points) in 16 games this season.
Laine missed Saturday's game in Carolina with an illness but will play Monday vs. the Predators. Laine's time in Columbus has not gone well, scoring just 10 goals with eight assists (18 points) in 41 games.
Laine will be held out of the lineup in Carolina due to a non-COVID-19 related illness. With Laine out, Emil Bemstrom will draw back in after a lengthy injury-related absence.
Beaudin was a healthy scratch vs. the Lighting on Tuesday but will draw back into the lineup Thursday vs. the Panthers. Beaudin will replace Adam Boqvist, who is out for the year with a broken wrist.
