Montreal Canadiens News

Lindstrom will not play Thursday due to a "mid-body injury."

Lindstrom will not be available for Thursday's game in New York. The Red Wings said they are hoping that it is a day-to-day injury but that he's still being evaluated. Consider him day-to-day until they release a more detailed timeline.

Gustav Lindstrom
The Canadiens have acquired Emil Heineman, Tyler Pitlick, a 2022 first-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round pick from the Flames for Tyler Toffoli.

Heineman was originally a second-round pick (No.43 overall) of the Panthers but was traded to the Flames as part of the Sam Bennett trade last April. Heineman is a 20-year-old winger, who has scored 11 goals with five assists (16 points) in 36 games with Leksands IF (SHL) this season.

Emil Heineman
Laine (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision on Thursday.

Laine missed Wednesday's practice and is questionable to play Thursday in Buffalo. Laine is red-hot right now, scoring multiple goals in three straight games, tallying a total of six goals with three assists (nine points) in his last four games. If he can't play, Carson Meyer will make his NHL debut.

Patrik Laine
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