Savard has three goals, 17 assists, 63 SOG, 40 PIMs and a -14 plus/minus through 62 games played but will be a game-time decision Thursday vs. Florida. The 32-year-old is dealing with an undisclosed injury for the time being.
Montembeault stopped 21 of 23 shots (.913 SV%) for his second-straight win as he beat the Columbus Blue Jackets in his previous start. The 26-year-old has unexpectedly been the better of the two Canadien goaltenders, with his 15-14-3 record, 3.28 GAA and .905 SV%. He takes on the Florida Panthers, who snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 overtime win over Toronto last night.
Farrell had 20 goals, 33 assists, 12 PIMs and a +21 plus/minus through 34 games with Harvard University (NCAA) this season and is expected to make his NHL debut Tuesday. The 21-year-old was the Canadiens' 2020 fourth-round pick (124 overall).
Primeau was 14-14-6, with a 3.13 GAA and .906 SV% with the Laval Rocket (AHL) and will make his first start of the 2022-23 season Tuesday vs. Philadelphia. The 23-year-old has previously played in 19 career NHL games played, recording an ugly 3-10-2 record, with a .857 SV% and 3.00 GAA. He will face the Philadelphia Flyers, who have won three-straight games but are 30th in the NHL in goals per game (2.68).
Farrell was a fourth-round pick of the Canadiens in the 2020 NHL Draft and just finished his sophomore season at Harvard University. The 21-year-old led Harvard with 53 points (20G / 33A) in 34 games.
Laine's season of incredibly bad luck continues as he suffered a tricep strain in practice Thursday and will not be forced to miss 2-4 weeks. The 24-year-old left winger had 22 goals, 30 assists, 184 SOG, 16 PIMs and a -12 plus/minus through 55 games this season prior to the injury.
Lindstrom has a goal, six assists, 18 SOG, 12 PIMs and a -10 plus/minus through 30 games but will be a game-time decision Thursday as he deals with an undisclosed injury. If he is unable to go, Simon Edvinsson will replace him in Detroit's lineup.
Evans has been out since January 14th due to a lower-body injury but will draw back into the Canadiens' lineup Thursday as they take on the Boston Bruins. The 26-year-old had two goals, nine assists, 42 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 43 games this season prior to his injury.
Anderson suffered a lower-body injury late in the third period of Tuesday's game vs. the Lightning and will not play Thursday in Boston. Jake Evans may return from a lower-body injury of his own to replace Anderson in the lineup.
Guhle suffered a high ankle sprain in Florida on March 16th and will miss the final 11 games of the regular season. Guhle will not require surgery and finishes his rookie season with 18 points (4G / 14A) in 44 games.
Evans has been out since January 14th after injuring his leg vs. the New York Islanders but has a strong possibility to return Thursday vs. Boston. The 26-year-old has two goals, nine assists, 42 SOG, 20 PIMs and a -8 plus/minus through 43 games prior to his injury.
Dach last played for Montreal on February 14th due to a lower-body injury but will be back in the Canadiens lineup Tuesday. The 22-year-old was enjoying his most productive season to date prior to his injury, with 12 goals, 23 assists, 99 SOG, 43 PIMs and a -4 plus/minus through 54 games prior to his injury.
Gallagher has not played since January 3rd due to a lower-body injury but will return to the Canadiens' lineup Tuesday vs. Tampa Bay. The 30-year-old has four goals, five assists, 57 SOG, 31 PIMs and a -6 plus/minus through 25 games prior to his injury.
Montembeault allowed four goals on 40 shots (.900 SV%) for his second-straight loss as he was beaten by the Tampa Bay Lightning his last time between the pipes. The 26-year-old has been the better of the two Canadien goaltenders, with his 13-14-3 record, 3.36 GAA and .904 SV%. He will face Tampa Bay yet again, who snapped a three-game winning steak with a 5-2 loss to New Jersey last game.
Montembeault's last start was interesting; he started, was pulled, and then returned to the crease while failing to pick up a decision in a 9-5 loss to Florida while stopping 21 of 24 shots (.875 SV%). The 26-year-old has been the better of the two Montreal netminders this season, with his 13-13-3 record, 3.34 GAA and .904 SV%. He will face Tampa Bay, who has won their last two games and are seventh in the NHL in goals-per-game.
