The Canadiens five-game winning streak snapped in their most recent outing, a 3-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers, and will switch to Dobes between the pipes on Saturday against the Calgary Flames. Dobes saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in his pervious contest, a 4-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 23-year-old Czech goalie has a 2.63 GAA and .909 SV% in 10 games this season (6-2-1).
Laine is battling an illness and was not at practice on Friday, leaving his status for Saturday's game against the Calgary Flames up in the air. The 26-year-old Laine is averaging 14:26 time-on-ice and has 24 points (14G / 10A) in 34 games this season.
The Canadiens have won five straight, continuing their push for a Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, and will turn to Montembeault between the pipes on Thursday against the Edmonton Oilers. Montembeault was solid in his most recent outing, saving 33 of 36 shots (.917 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the Buffalo Sabres. The 28-year-old Montembeault has only allowed eight goals in his last four games (4-0-0), posting a solid .927 SV%. The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as sizeable +205 road underdogs against an Oilers squad that has lost six of their previous seven games (1-6-0).
Evans has 28 points (12G / 16A) in 61 games this season, only one shy of the career-high 29 points (13G / 16A) he scored in 72 games in the 2021-22 season. The 28-year-old forward has spent his entire six-year career in Montreal.
The Canadiens have won four straight and will turn to Montembeault between the pipes on Monday against the Buffalo Sabres. Montembeault was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 23 of 26 shots (.885 SV%) in a 4-3 overtime win over the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old Montembeault has has allowed three or fewer goals in eight of his last 10 (5-5-0), posting a .905 SV%. The Canadiens enter Monday's contest as slight -110 home favorites against a Sabres club amid a two-game losing skid.
Dach will be sidelined for the remainder of the season after undergoing successful knee surgery. The 24-year-old Dach has not lived up to potential this season, recording 22 points (10G / 22A) and a -29 plus/minus in 57 games.
The Canadiens have won three straight, outscoring their opposition 13-5, and will turn to Dobes between the pipes on Saturday against the Buffalo Sabres. Dobes struggled in his most recent outing, allowing three goals on eight shots (.625 SV%) in a 5-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. The 23-year-old Czech netminder has a 2.71 AA and .908 SV% in nine appearances this season (5-2-1).
Anderson awkwardly collided face first in the board in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, exiting the contest with 12:43 time-on-ice. He will return to the ice on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks, aiming to add to his 19 points (9G / 10A) through 58 games this season.
The Canadiens have outscored the opposition 9-2 during a two-game winning streak and will roll with Montembeault between the pipes on Thursday against the San Jose Sharks. The 28-year-old Montembeault was tremendous in his previous outing, saving all 20 shots he faced, recording his fourth shutout of the season in an impressive 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Montembeault has a 2.90 GAA and .899 SV% in 44 games this season (20-21-3). The Canadiens enter Thursday's contest as sizeable -210 home favorites against a Sharks club amid a six-game losing skid (0-4-2).
Beck has not played since before the break for the 4Nations Face-Off but he will return to Montreal's lineup on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 21-year-old Beck is averaging 9:45 time-on-ice and has yet to record a point through six games this season.
Montembeault was excellent in his return from the 4Nations Face Off, saving 25 of 27 shots (.926 SV%) in a 5-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday. He returns to the crease on Tuesday against the Carolina Hurricanes. The 28-year-old Montembeault has a 2.97 GAA and .897 SV% through 43 games this season (19-21-3).
Heineman suffered an upper-body injury after being involved in a traffic accident in mid January and missed 14 consecutive games leading up to the break for the 4-Nations Face Off. The 23-year-old has been impressive in his rookie season, averaging 11:09 time-on-ice and scoring 17 points (10G / 7A) in 41 games.
Montembeault was a member of the winning Canadian team at the 4-Nations Face Off but served as the team's third goaltender and did not play, making him well rested for Saturday's contest against the Ottawa Senators. The 28-year-old Montembeault has a 3.00 GAA, .897 SV%, and three shutouts in 42 appearances this season (18-21-3).
Reinbacher underwent knee surgery after suffering a knee injury in a preseason game in September and has been sidelined since. He was originally given an early-March timeline and appears on track to begin his 2024-25 campaign in the AHL with the Laval Rocket. The 20-year-old blueliner appeared in 11 AHL games a season ago, scoring two goals with three assists.
Montreal returned to practice on Tuesday from their Four Nations break without forward Michael Pezzetta after it was announced he was day-to-day with a lower-body injury. The 26-year-old has yet to record a point in 14 games played this season, while picking up a -4 plus/minus and 10 PIMs.
On the tail end of a back-to-back, Dobes will be between the pipes for the Canadiens on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the final game before the two-week hiatus to accommodate the 4 Nations Face-Off. After a brilliant start to the young 23-year-old Czech netminder's NHL career, winning his first five games and posting a .941 SV%, Dobes has lost three straight (0-2-1) and posted a .887 SV%.
On the front end of a back-to-back, the Canadiens will turn to Montembeault between the pipes on Saturday against a New Jersey Devils squad that has scored three or fewer goals in four of their last five games (2-3-0). The 28-year-old Montembeault was serviceable in his most recent outing, saving 27 of 30 shots (.900 SV%) in a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks. He has a 2.99 GAA and .898 SV% in 40 games this season (18-19-3).
