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Montembeault will start Monday in Toronto.
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Montembeault is expected to start Monday in Toronto.
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Montembeault will start Saturday vs. the Bruins.
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Montembeault will start Tuesday in Dallas.
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Montembeault will start Sunday in Anaheim.
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Montembeault led the Panthers onto the ice for warmups.
Blais (undisclosed) will come out of the lineup on Thursday.
Blais is battling an undisclosed injury and will be replaced by Robby Fabbri in Ottawa. Blais is day-to-day.
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Montembeault will start Thursday in San Jose.
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Montembeault will start Sunday vs. the Red Wings.
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Montembeault will start Friday vs. the Wild.
Montembeault will play in his second career NHL game with James Reimer serving as his backup. The 22-year-old, former third-round pick was 13-14-3 with a 3.16 GAA and .901 SV% in 37 games with Springfield (AHL) at the time of his call-up. Montembeault allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Panthers 4-3 OT loss to the Hurricanes in his first career start (Mar.2).
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Montembeault will start against the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Byron (illness) will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Rangers.
Montembeault has been recalled from Springfield (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Danault (personal) is back in the Canadiens lineup on Thursday.
Danault (personal) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Tuesday.
The Canadiens have activated Paul Byron from IR.
Byron was listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday’s game and activating him from IR confirms that he will return to the lineup. Dale Weise was sent to Laval (AHL) to clear a roster spot for Byron.
Danault (personal) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Danault missed the morning skate because his wife is due to deliver their first child any time now. Depending on what happens this afternoon, Danault could miss Tuesday’s game.
Byron (arm) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Byron has missed the last six games but was on the ice for the morning skate and could return Tuesday vs. the Blue Jackets. Byron has 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 36 games this season.
Suspension
Byron was suspended for three games for charging Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar.
Byron’s suspension means that he will not play Friday in Columbus, Saturday vs. the Flyers or next Wednesday vs. the Coyotes. Charles Hudon and/or Matthew Peca will likely replace Byron on Friday.
The Blues have recalled Sammy Blais from San Antonio (AHL).
Blais has split his season between the AHL and NHL, picking up just one assist in 16 games with the Blues. During his time with the Rampage, the 22-year-old has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 19 games.