2023-11-11 16:20:00
Building on their overtime victory Thursday in Detroit, the Montreal Canadiens begin a streak of two games in 24 hours by receiving a visit from the Boston Bruins for the first time this season.
For the occasion, CH will benefit from the return to play of Rafaël Harvey-Pinard. The Quebecer has missed the last three games due to a lower body injury suffered on November 2 once morest the Arizona Coyotes. He left the game in the first period following colliding with the boards following contact with Josh Brown. Harvey-Pinard admits he is excited regarding returning to the game.
“You never want to be injured and I was looking forward to being back in the lineup. It’s always the fun to play once morest the Bruins as well,” he said at a press conference.
It is Joel Armia who will give way to the Quebec striker.
The musical chairs of the goalkeepers continue. It is Samuel Montembeault who will defend the Habs cage for a seventh match this season. He came in relief of Jake Allen earlier this week once morest the Tampa Bay Lightning, allowing one goal on 24 shots.
In six games this season, the Bécancour native has won two games, posting a goals once morest average of 3.06 and an efficiency rate of .902.
Furthermore, forwards Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield will once once more play on separate trios.
For the Bruins, defenseman Charlie McAvoy will return to the lineup following serving a four-game suspension.
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