The Canadiens have sent Alex Belzile to Laval (AHL).
Belzile played in eight straight games with the Canadiens, failing to record a point while playing 7:46 ATOI. Belzile will be replaced by Cole Caufield on the roster.
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Montreal Canadiens News
The Canadiens have recalled Cole Caufield from Laval (AHL).
Caufield struggled with the Canadiens early in the season, failing to score a goal with one assist in 10 games. He went to Laval and picked up five points (2G / 3A) in six games. He should be plugged directly into the lineup Thursday vs. the Penguins.
Line Change
Dobson may be a healthy scratch on Monday.
Dobson skated late with the scratches during Monday's morning skate, which signifies he could come out of the lineup for the first time this season. If Dobson does sit, Sebastian Aho would make his season debut. Dobson has no points, a minus-1 rating and 11 shots on goal in his last six games.
Goalie Start
Montembeault will start Sunday in Boston.
Carrier (head) is questionable to play Thursday in St. Louis.
Carrier was forced to leave Wednesday's game after getting hit in the head by a Tyler Seguin shot. Head coach John Hynes said that Carrier was "up and moving about" and travelled with the team to St. Louis last night. He'll be evaluated ahead of Thursday's contest.
Goalie Start
Kahkonen will start Wednesday in Arizona.
Anderson is on the ice for warmups and is expected to play vs. the Kings.
Anderson (illness) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Anderson was not on the ice for Tuesday's morning skate and will be a game-time decision vs. the Kings due to a non-COVID-19 related illness. Expect Adam Brooks to replace him in the lineup if he can't play.
The Avalanche have recalled Alex Newhook from Colorado (AHL).
Newhook earned his way back to the NHL by torching the AHL with 11 points (4G / 7A) in 10 games. Sampo Ranta was sent to the AHL on Monday, so he will take his spot on the roster.
Goalie Start
Kahkonen will start against the Islanders on Sunday.
Suzuki will be a game-time decision on Saturday.
The Canadiens have sent Cole Caufield to Laval (AHL).
Caufield was expected to have a breakout season after scoring four goals with one assist in 10 games last year. He went on to pick up 12 points (4G / 8A) in 20 playoff games but has had a disastrous start to 2021-22. Caufield has just one assist and 22 shots in 10 games, so he'll head to the AHL to find some confidence.
Evans is on the ice for warmups; expected to play Sunday.
Goalie Start
Montembeault will start Sunday in Anaheim.
Line Change
Evans will come out of the Canadiens lineup on Tuesday.
Evans will not play in Seattle but it's unclear if it's injury-related or a coach's decision. Cedric Paquette will replace him in the Canadiens' bottom-6.
Goalie Start
Kahkonen will start Sunday vs. the Predators.
Evans (undisclosed) will return to the Canadiens lineup on Thursday.
Evans missed Tuesday's game with an undisclosed injury that he suffered vs. the Rangers on Saturday. Evans will re-enter the lineup on the fourth line with Artturi Lehkonen and Joel Armia on his wings. Evans has no points, five shots and a minus-1 rating in three games this season.
Evans (undisclosed) is day-to-day and will not play on Tuesday.
Matheson (lower-body) will make his season debut on Tuesday.
Evans (undisclosed) is questionable to play Tuesday vs. San Jose.
Evans was missing from Monday's practice and is questionable to play on Tuesday. Adam Brooks skated in his spot at practice and would likely replace him in the lineup if Evans is unable to play.