The Canadiens (22 points) face the Bruins (22 points) in a game for first place in the Atlantic Division.
This is the first of four meetings this season between the Canadiens and the Boston Bruins. CH is looking to recover from two consecutive (and painful) defeats against the Kings and the Stars.
Alex Newhook is hit the hardest. He fractured his right ankle Thursday evening and underwent surgery. He will need four months of convalescence, which pushes his return to mid-March.
Kaiden Guhle underwent surgery Thursday in New York for a torn adductor muscle. He will be out 8 to 10 weeks, taking him until the Olympic break.
Jared Davidson was recalled from the Laval Rocket to compensate for the absence of Newhook. He will make his NHL debut tonight.
Coach Martin St-Louis rearranged the trios.
Listen to the pre-game of the meeting between the Montreal Canadiens and the Boston Bruins, presented by Martin McGuire and Dany Dubé, Saturday evening.
