How to watch
Start time: 7:00 PM EDT / 4:00 PM PDT
In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
In the Oilers region: Sportsnet West
Streaming: NHL.tv/NHL Live, RDS Direct, Sportsnet Now, TSN Direct
As expected, it will be Jake Evans making way for newcomer Eric Staal in the lineup tonight. However, Staal is not slotting into Evans’s previous spot on the fourth line, but spelling Jesperi Kotkaniemi from what has probably been the second line in recent games. You can interpret that as a demotion for the youngest player on the team, or as the recombination of what was Montreal’s most productive line when these two teams met a week ago. All season long, the forward depth has been the biggest strength of the club, and now there’s no line that wouldn’t challenge for the title of second-best on many formations around the league.
Montreal may have rolled out the red carpet for their new addition, but the Oilers are sure to be less welcoming for the new player after they didn’t enjoy the hospitality during their last visit. Battling for the top spot in the division, the Oilers were soundly beaten by Montreal, and this after their traveling plans had been disrupted by Montreal’s COVID situation. They’re sure to be a bit less polite to Carey Price this evening.
Montreal Canadiens projected lineup
Forwards
Left Wing |
Centre |
Right Wing |
Left Wing |
Centre |
Right Wing |
Tomas Tatar |
Phillip Danault |
Brendan Gallagher |
Jonathan Drouin |
Eric Staal |
Tyler Toffoli |
Corey Perry |
Nick Suzuki |
Josh Anderson |
Paul Byron |
Jesperi Kotkaniemi |
Artturi Lehkonen |
Defencemen
Left Defence |
Right Defence |
Left Defence |
Right Defence |
Brett Kulak |
Jeff Petry |
Joel Edmundson |
Shea Weber |
Alexander Romanov |
Victor Mete |
Goaltenders
Starter |
Backup |
Starter |
Backup |
Carey Price |
Jake Allen |
Scratched: Jake Evans
Injured: Ben Chiarot (broken hand)
COVID unavailable list: Joel Armia
Edmonton Oilers projected lineup
Forwards
Left Wing |
Centre |
Right Wing |
Left Wing |
Centre |
Right Wing |
Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
Connor McDavid |
Jesse Puljujarvi |
Dominik Kahun |
Leon Draisaitl |
Kailer Yamamoto |
Josh Archibald |
Gaetan Haas |
Zack Kassian |
Devin Shore |
Jujhar Khaira |
Alex Chiasson |
Defencemen
Left Defence |
Right Defence |
Left Defence |
Right Defence |
Darnell Nurse |
Tyson Barrie |
Kris Russell |
Adam Larsson |
Caleb Jones |
Ethan Bear |
Goaltenders
Starter |
Backup |
Starter |
Backup |
Mike Smith |
Mikko Koskinen |
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