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Montreal expects Buffalo to adjust in Game 4 of the second-round series after the Canadiens’ 6-2 win in Game 3; players emphasize staying smart and in control in a best-of-seven, while 21 skaters hit the ice at the Bell Centre ahead of a 7:00 p.m. puck drop.
Montreal Canadiens held a morning skate in Nashville ahead of a 7:00 p.m. ET game against the Predators, with Patrik Laine and Arber Xhekaj participating and Alexandre Texier listed as day-to-day with an injury, while the team rides a three-game win streak.
The Blues expect Joel Hofer to start in goal and have Jonatan Berggren return on the third line for tonight's game against the Capitals, with the rest of the lineup and defense lining up as in the prior 3-1 win over Vancouver: forwards Holloway-Thomas-Snuggerud; Neighbours-Buchnevich-Kyrou; Stenberg-Dvorsky-Berggren; Toropchenko-Finley-Suter; defense Broberg-Mailloux; Lindstein-Parayko; Fowler-Holl.
The Montreal Canadiens held a morning skate ahead of their home game against the New York Islanders and released the lines and defense pairings for the session, with Patrik Laine, Arber Xhekaj and Samuel Montembeault taking part. The team will celebrate Indigenous cultures at the Bell Centre and host Molson FANatic Saturdays, with game time at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The Canadiens confirmed Bolduc and Struble back in the lineup with Jakub Dobes in goal against the Boston Bruins. Bolduc skates on a line with Jake Evans and Alexandre Texier, while Struble is paired with Lane Hutson; Patrik Laine, Joe Veleno and Arber Xhekaj were extras. Kirby Dach will miss 2–4 weeks with an upper-body injury. Brendan Gallagher will play his 900th NHL game. Game time is 7:00 p.m. ET, with RadioTéléDON activities planned.
Montreal hosts Washington in its final home game of the month, with Jakub Dobes starting in goal and Zachary Bolduc and Jayden Struble returning to the lineup; Alexandre Texier and Arber Xhekaj are healthy scratches. Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m. ET as the Canadiens celebrate Black Excellence.
Montreal held an optional morning skate at the Bell Centre before facing Buffalo; coach Martin St-Louis said Samuel Montembeault will start in goal, with 13 players on the ice, and the club is hosting Youppi!'s Mascot Party tonight ahead of a 7:00 p.m. ET puck drop.
The Montreal Canadiens prepared for their upcoming game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Phillip Danault expected to join the team soon after being acquired from the Los Angeles Kings, and Jared Davidson loaned to Laval Rocket.
Montreal Canadiens held an optional morning skate with over a dozen players participating; Jakub Dobes is confirmed to start in goal against the Chicago Blackhawks in tonight's game at 7:00 p.m. ET.
Montreal Canadiens' Michael Pezzetta is projected to make his season debut against the Minnesota Wild after participating in the optional morning skate.