Montreal Canadiens News

Hoefenmayer was a fourth-round pick, 108th overall, of the Arizona Coyotes in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. The 25-year-old defenseman has yet to play an NHL game and has seven points (1G / 6A) in 11 games with the Bakersfield Condors (AHL) this season.

Montembeault will make his first appearance since being named to Team Canada's roster for the upcoming Four Nations tournament. The 28-year-old netminder registered a win his last time out, allowing just one goal on 31 shots in a 2-1 overtime victory over the Islanders. Montembeault brings a 7-10-2 record and a .901 SV% into Thursday night's matchup with the Predators.

Laine has yet to play this season after spraining his left knee towards the end of training camp, but will make his Canadiens debut on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 26-year-old winger was acquired from Columbus in late August for a 2026 2nd-round pick and Jordan Harris after he put up six goals, nine points, and 41 SOG in 18 games in 2023-24. He is expected to suit up on a line with Kirby Dach and Juraj Slafkovsky.

Montembeault will attempt to snap a three-game losing skid when he returns to the crease on Tuesday against the New York Islanders. The 28-year-old Montembeault has showcased mixed results this season, posting a 3.12 GAA and .897 SV% in 18 games (6-10-2). The Canadiens, welcoming Patrick Laine into their lineup on Tuesday, enter the action as +115 home underdogs against an Islanders team that defeated them 4-3 on October 19th.

Laine has yet to play this season after spraining his left knee towards the end of training camp, but appears to be nearing an imminent return to the lineup. The 26-year-old winger was acquired from Columbus in late August for a 2026 2nd-round pick and Jordan Harris after he put up six goals, nine points, and 41 SOG in 18 games in 2023-24.

Roy was the fifth-round pick, 150th overall, of the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old scored nine points (4G / 5A) in 23 games with the Canadiens last season, his first taste of NHL action. He has been stellar with the Laval Rocket (AHL) this season, scoring 16 points (8G / 8A) in 17 games.

Matheson was a surprise scratch for Tuesday's game, with his absence not being announced prior to warmups. We should receive an update on his status before Montreal's game in Columbus on Wednesday. Jayden Struble will draw into the lineup in his absence.

Roy was the fifth-round pick, 150th overall, of the Canadiens in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. The 21-year-old scored nine points (4G / 5A) in 23 games with the Canadiens last season, his first taste of NHL action. He has been stellar with the Laval Rocket (AHL) this season, scoring 16 points (8G / 8A) in 17 games.