Montembeault stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 26-year-old has unexpectedly been the better of the two Canadien goaltenders, with his 15-14-3 record, 3.28 GAA and .905 SV%. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto last night.
Farrell had 20 goals, 33 assists, 12 PIMs and a +21 plus/minus through 34 games with Harvard University (NCAA) this season and is expected to make his NHL debut Tuesday. The 21-year-old was the Canadiens' 2020 fourth-round pick (124 overall).
Farrell was a fourth-round pick of the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Draft and just finished his sophomore season at Harvard University. The 21-year-old led Harvard with 53 points (20G / 33A) in 34 games.
Kahkonen allowed four goals on 33 shots (.879 SV%) for his ninth-straight loss as he was defeated by the New York Islanders in his previous start. The 26-year-old has had a horrendous 2022-23, with his 8-17-6 record, 3.89 GAA and .879 SV%. He takes on the Calgary Flames, who have lost three of their last four games but are second in the NHL in shots per game.
Laine's season of incredibly bad luck continues as he suffered a tricep strain in practice Thursday and will not be forced to miss 2-4 weeks. The 24-year-old left winger had 22 goals, 30 assists, 184 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 55 games this season prior to the injury.
Evans has been out since January 14th due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup Thursday as they take on the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old had two goals, nine assists, 42 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 43 games this season prior to his injury.
Anderson suffered a lower-body injury late in the third period of Tuesday's game vs. the Lightning and will not play Thursday in Boston. Jake Evans may return from a lower-body injury of his own to replace Anderson in the lineup.
Guhle suffered a high ankle sprain in Florida on March 16th and will miss the final 11 games of the regular season. Guhle will not require surgery and finishes his rookie season with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 44 games.
Evans has been out since January 14th after injuring his leg vs. the New York Islanders but has a strong possibility to return Thursday vs. Boston. The 26-year-old has two goals, nine assists, 42 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 43 games prior to his injury.
Dach last played for Montreal on February 14th due to a lower-body injury but will be back in the Canadiens lineup Tuesday. The 22-year-old was enjoying his most productive season to date prior to his injury, with 12 goals, 23 assists, 99 SOG, 43 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 54 games prior to his injury.
Gallagher has not played since January 3rd due to a lower-body injury but will return to the Canadiens' lineup Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old has four goals, five assists, 57 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 25 games prior to his injury.
Montembeault allowed four goals on 40 shots (.900 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the Tampa Bay Lightning his last time between the pipes. The 26-year-old has been the better of the two Canadien goaltenders, with his 13-14-3 record, 3.36 GAA and .904 SV%. He will face Tampa Bay yet again, who snapped a three-game winning steak with a 5-2 loss to New Jersey last game.
Montembeault's last start was interesting; he started, was pulled, and then returned to the crease while failing to pick up a decision in a 9-5 loss to Florida while stopping 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%). The 26-year-old has been the better of the two Montreal netminders this season, with his 13-13-3 record, 3.34 GAA and .904 SV%. He will face Tampa Bay, who has won their last two games and are seventh in the NHL in goals-per-game.
Montembeault stopped 39 of 43 shots (.907 SV%) to snap a three-game losing streak as he beat Pittsburgh in his previous start. The 26-year-old has been the better of the two Canadien goalies this season, with his 13-13-3 record, 3.31 GAA and .905 SV%. He will take on the Florida Panthers, who snapped a three-game winning streak with a 5-4 overtime loss to Winnipeg last game.
Kahkonen allowed four goals on 30 shots (.869 SV%) for his seventh-straight loss as he was taken down by the St. Louis Blues in his last start. The 26-year-old has had a nightmarish season, with his historically bad .879 SV%, 3.82 GAA and 8-16-5 record. He takes on the Columbus Blue Jackets, who have lost four straight after a 5-2 loss to St. Louis last game.
