Canadiens vs. Bruins: Game thread, rosters, lines, and how to watch
Carey Price goes for the 300th win of his career on home ice.
Montreal Canadiens vs. Boston Bruins
How to watch
Start time: 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST
In the Canadiens region: TSN2, TSN Direct (English), RDS, RDS Direct (French)
In the Bruins region: NESN
Elsewhere: NHL.tv/Rogers NHL Live
The Boston Bruins get right back in the saddle after a loss to the Buffalo Sabres last night. The team will send out the same lineup from that contest — one missing the likes of Patrice Bergeron and Zdeno Chara — for tonight’s meeting at the Bell Centre.
There will be a change in net, as Jaroslav Halak takes over from Tuukka Rask, looking for his first victory over the Canadiens with his newest team.
Fortunately for Montreal, a goaltending change isn’t necessary after Carey Price was knocked down by the stick of Brady Tkachuk in the first period of Saturday’s game. Down on the ice for a few moments afterward, and checking in with the trainer during a stoppage, it appears that there are no lingering effects. He’ll be going for the 300th win of his career tonight, versus the same team he beat to pass Patrick Roy on the franchise wins list earlier this season.
Montreal makes one lineup change, replacing Jordie Benn with David Schlemko. The forwards once again hold formation after several good outings in recent weeks, looking for another solid offensive showing versus a division rival.
Montreal Canadiens projected lineup
Forwards
Left Wing | Centre | Right Wing |
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Tomas Tatar | Phillip Danault | Brendan Gallagher |
Jonathan Drouin | Max Domi | Andrew Shaw |
Paul Byron | Jesperi Kotkaniemi | Artturi Lehkonen |
Matthew Peca | Michael Chaput | Kenny Agostino |
Defencemen
Left Defence | Right Defence |
---|---|
Brett Kulak | Shea Weber |
Mikey Reilly | Jeff Petry |
David Schlemko | Noah Juulsen |
Goaltenders
Goaltenders |
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Carey Price |
Antti Niemi |
Boston Bruins projected lineup
Forwards
Left Wing | Centre | Right Wing |
---|---|---|
Brad Marchand | David Krejci | David Pastrnak |
Joakim Nordstrom | Colby Cave | David Backes |
Ryan Donato | Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson | Danton Heinen |
Sean Kuraly | Noel Acciari | Chris Wagner |
Defencemen
Left Defence | Right Defence |
---|---|
Torey Krug | Brandon Carlo |
Matt Grzelcyk | Charlie McAvoy |
John Moore | Steven Kampfer |
Goaltenders
Goaltenders |
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Jaroslav Halak |
Tuukka Rask |