Goalie Start
Montembeault will start Sunday vs. the Red Wings.
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Goalie Start
Montembeault will start Friday vs. the Wild.
Montembeault will play in his second career NHL game with James Reimer serving as his backup. The 22-year-old, former third-round pick was 13-14-3 with a 3.16 GAA and .901 SV% in 37 games with Springfield (AHL) at the time of his call-up. Montembeault allowed four goals on 26 shots in the Panthers 4-3 OT loss to the Hurricanes in his first career start (Mar.2).
Goalie Start
Montembeault will start against the Hurricanes on Saturday.
Byron (illness) will be a game-time decision for Friday's game against the Rangers.
Montembeault has been recalled from Springfield (AHL) on an emergency basis.
Danault (personal) is back in the Canadiens lineup on Thursday.
Danault (personal) is not on the ice for warmups; will not play Tuesday.
The Canadiens have activated Paul Byron from IR.
Byron was listed as a game-time decision for Tuesday’s game and activating him from IR confirms that he will return to the lineup. Dale Weise was sent to Laval (AHL) to clear a roster spot for Byron.
Danault (personal) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Danault missed the morning skate because his wife is due to deliver their first child any time now. Depending on what happens this afternoon, Danault could miss Tuesday’s game.
Byron (arm) will be a game-time decision on Tuesday.
Byron has missed the last six games but was on the ice for the morning skate and could return Tuesday vs. the Blue Jackets. Byron has 10 goals and nine assists (19 points) in 36 games this season.
Suspension
Byron was suspended for three games for charging Panthers defenseman MacKenzie Weegar.
Byron’s suspension means that he will not play Friday in Columbus, Saturday vs. the Flyers or next Wednesday vs. the Coyotes. Charles Hudon and/or Matthew Peca will likely replace Byron on Friday.
The Blues have recalled Sammy Blais from San Antonio (AHL).
Blais has split his season between the AHL and NHL, picking up just one assist in 16 games with the Blues. During his time with the Rampage, the 22-year-old has 11 points (4G / 7A) in 19 games.
The Blues have assigned Sammy Blais to San Antonio (AHL).
Blais has split his season between the AHL and NHL, picking up just one assist in 16 games with the Blues. He heads back to the AHL so that Jordan Binnington can join the Blues as they elect to go with three netminders for the foreseeable future.
Byron (lower-body) is expected to be back on Saturday.
Byron has been out since October 30th but took line rushes on Thursday morning and will likely make his return to the lineup on Saturday. To make room for Byron, Victor Mete was sent to Laval (AHL).
The Wild have recalled Kappo Kahkonen from Iowa (AHL) under emergency conditions.
Kahkonen has been impressive with Iowa this season, going 4-1-1 with a 0.98 GAA and .966 SV% in six games. Kahkonen is expected to backup Alex Stalock on Friday because Devan Dubnyk is dealing with an illness.
The Blues recalled Sammy Blais from San Antonio (AHL).
Blais was recalled to serve as a reserve forward on the Blues’ two-game road-trip with Brayden Schenn going on IR. Blais has just two goals in nine games with the Rampage this season.
Byron is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.
Byron has been out since October 30th and is expected to miss a couple more weeks after the Canadiens called him “week-to-week.” With Byron out, Andrew Shaw has taken on a larger role.
Byron remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Byron is day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
Byron was forced to leave Tuesday’s game vs. the Stars with a lower-body injury. Byron played just 8:41 TOI before leaving the contest and is not expected to play Thursday vs. the Capitals.
Matheson will return from his two-game suspension on Saturday.
Matheson was suspended two games for his hit on Elias Pettersson last week, but will be back in the lineup tonight vs. the Red Wings. Matheson has not registered a point this season, but generates a solid number of shots and blocks for daily fantasy players.
