Nathan Beaulieu News

Beaulieu missed the last two games with an illness but will return tonight in Calgary. Beaulieu will replace Josh Gorges, who is sidelined with an illness of his own. Beaulieu has had a tough season, collecting just four points (1G / 3A) in 32 games.

Beaulieu was not on the ice for Sabres’ practice on Wednesday and is questionable for Thursday’s game in New York. The Sabres recalled Casey Nelson from Rochester (AHL) to take Beaulieu’s spot if he can’t play tomorrow.

Beaulieu left Saturday’s game in Pittsburgh early and likely will not play Tuesday in Colorado. Beaulieu has recorded just three assists in 20 games this season.

Beaulieu has missed the last seven games with an upper-body injury, but will return tonight vs. the Panthers. Beaulieu is expected to skate on the third pairing with Viktor Antipin and should see some power-play time. He has just two assists in eight games so far this season.

Beaulieu was a first round pick in 2011 (No.17 overall) and had his best season of his young career in 2016-17, scoring four goals with 24 assists (28 points) in 74 games. The Canadiens could potentially have lost Beaulieu in the expansion draft, so they elected to trade him and at least get something back in return instead of losing him for nothing.

Beaulieu played just 13:26 TOI on Sunday and will come out of the lineup completely tonight. Brandon Davidson will replace Beaulieu on the blueline tonight.

Beaulieu has missed the last six games with a neck injury, but Mark Barberio was reassigned to St. John’s this afternoon, which suggests that Beaulieu is ready to go for Thursday. He has one goal and five assists (six points) in 20 games this season.

Beaulieu was hospitalized last week after being hit in the throat with a shot and was moved to IR. The Canadiens head out West after today’s game so don’t expect him to fly with the team, but could join them later in the trip.

Beaulieu was hospitalized after being hit in the throat by a shot on Tuesday. With Beaulieu out on Thursday, Mark Barberio will draw into the lineup vs. Carolina.

Beaulieu suffered a broken thumb after blocking a shot in the Canadiens’ win over the Lightning last night. Beaulieu finishes the season wit ha two goals and 17 assists (19 points) in 64 games. The Canadiens may have to recall a defenseman unless P.K Subban is ready to return for Saturday.

Beaulieu has been out since February 22nd, but will return to the lineup tonight vs. the Sabres. Beaulieu has 17 points (2G / 15A) in 56 games this season. He is expected to be paired with Victor Bartley and play on the second power-play unit.

Beaulieu practiced on Monday and took part in Tuesday’s morning skate, but is not quite ready to return to the lineup. With Beaulieu still out, look for Darren Dietz to play for a second straight game.

Beaulieu has missed the last nine games with a lower-body injury, but it looks like he’ll be back in the lineup this week. Monitor Beaulieu’s status during Tuesday’s morning skate to see if he returns tomorrow or later in the week.

Beaulieu suffered a lower-body injury during Monday’s game, but finished the contest. He missed Wednesday’s game in Washington and will miss at least two more weeks, which means Victor Bartley will stick with the Habs.

Beaulieu suffered a lower-body injury late in the Canadiens’ loss to Nashville last night. With Beaulieu out on Wednesday, Victor Bartley is expected to make his Canadiens debut. Beaulieu is listed as day-to-day.