Gallagher has been out since November 29th but could return by this weekend. Gallagher won't re-join the team immediately, which suggests he won't play Thursday vs. the Flyers and is more likely for Saturday vs. the Bruins.
Dvorak suffered a lower-body injury vs. the Lightning last Monday and will miss an extended period of time. The Canadiens announced that Dvorak is out indefinitely and will be monitored and evaluated daily.
Evans missed Saturday's game in St. Louis but was on the ice for Monday's practice and could play Tuesday. However, he remains questionable, so monitor his status as the Canadiens hit the ice for warmups at 6:30 PM ET.
Laine has been out since November 3rd but appears close to returning to the lineup after joining the team in Vancouver. It's unclear whether or not he is ready to play Tuesday but travelling is a great sign for Laine.
Armia missed the last two games with an undisclosed injury but is expected to replace Jake Evans (undisclosed) in the lineup on Saturday. Armia has one goal and four assists in 26 games this season.
Evans is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury, so he'll come out of the lineup in St. Louis. Joel Armia is expected to return to the lineup to replace Evans.
Gallagher is doubtful to be in the lineup on Thursday after being moved to the COVID-19 protocol list this morning. With Gallagher likely out, look for Cedric Paquette to draw back into the lineup.
Carrier has missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will play Saturday in Montreal. Carrier has scored one goal with four assists (five points) in 13 games this season.
Pezzetta has skated in nine straight games for the Canadiens but will be scratched on Saturday with Chris Wideman dressing as a seventh defenseman.
Barre-Boulet has been a healthy scratch most of the time since returning from Seattle (via waivers), so he'll go to the AHL to get some playing time.
Caufield struggled with the Canadiens early in the season, failing to score a goal with one assist in 10 games. He went to Laval and picked up five points (2G / 3A) in six games. He should be plugged directly into the lineup Thursday vs. the Penguins.
