Dobson exited Monday's 3-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets after 15:38 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury and will be out of the lineup indefinitely. The Islanders's offense, which ranks fifth-worst in the league with only 124 goals through 46 games, will greatly miss the services of Dobson's 24 points (6G / 18A) from the blue line.

The Canadiens have points in seven of their last eight games (6-1-1), with their only regulation loss coming in Montembeault's most recent outing, a challenging performance where he allowed six goals on 33 shots (.818 SV%) in a 7-3 loss to the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 28-year-old netminder has had an up-and-down 2024-25 campaign, posting a 2.98 GAA and .897 SV% in 35 games this season (16-16-3). The Canadiens enter Tuesday's contest as +122 home underdogs against a Tampa Bay Lightning team coming off a 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs last night.

Brandon Saad will draw back into the Blues' lineup on Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights, sending Bolduc to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 12:12 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 39 games this season.

Samuel Montembeault was excellent in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars five days ago, but the Canadiens will hope for a better fate with Dobes between the pipes in a rematch on Thursday. The 23-year-old Dobes has been tremendous in limited action this season, posting a 0.97 GAA and .959 SV% in three contests (3-0-0). The Canadiens enter the action on Thursday as +190 road underdogs against a Stars club coming off an impressive 4-1 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Alexandre Texier will be a healthy scratch on Thursday against the Calgary Flames, allowing Bolduc to re-enter the lineup. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 12:20 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 37 games this season.

After an impressive first season with Montreal in 2023-24, scoring 34 points (15G / 19A) in 55 games, Newhook has only scored nine points (7G / 2A) in 42 games this season. Newhook is expected to play on Montreal's second line with Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach.

The Canadiens have points in four straight (3-0-1) and will roll with Montembeault between the pipes on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club. Montembeault was excellent in his most recent outing, saving 34 of 35 shots (.971 SV%) in a 2-1 shootout loss to the Dallas Stars. The 28-year-old goalie has a 2.88 GAA and .901 SV% in 33 games this season (15-15-3). The Canadiens enter Tuesday's contest as +131 road underdogs against Utah HC, losers of eight of their last 10 (2-6-2).

Alexandre Texier and Mathieu Joseph return to the Blues' lineup on Tuesday against the Calgary Flames, sending Nathan Walker and Zack Bolduc to the press box as healthy scratches. The 21-year-old Bolduc is averaging 12:20 time-on-ice and has 15 points (5G / 10A) in 37 games this season.

After an impressive first season with Montreal in 2023-24, scoring 34 points (15G / 19A) in 55 games, Newhook has only scored nine points (7G / 2A) in 42 games this season. Micheal Pezzetta will draw into Montreal's lineup on Tuesday as Newhook's replacement.

After an impressive first season with Montreal in 2023-24, scoring 34 points (15G / 19A) in 55 games, Newhook has only scored nine points (7G / 2A) in 42 games this season. The Canadiens return to action on Tuesday against the Utah Hockey Club.

The Canadiens have won five of their last six and will turn to Dobes between the pipes on Friday against the Washington Capitals. The 23-year-old Dobes has been sensational in limited action since being called up from Laval (AHL) late last month, posting an absurd 0.48 GAA and .982 SV% in two games (2-0-0).

Laine appears to be nearing a return to the lineup but will miss a fourth straight contest on Friday. The 26-year-old Laine has been impressive in his limited time with the Canadiens, scoring 10 points (8G / 2A) in 13 games despite averaging a career-low 14:51 time-on-ice.

Mathieu Joseph will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Minnesota Wild, allowing Bolduc to return to the lineup. The 21-year-old Bolduc did not play the previous game for the Blues. He is averaging 12:14 time-on-ice and has 12 points (5G / 7A) in 34 games this season.