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    Rick Stephens
    Rick Stephens
    Oct 31, 2023, 00:15

    The Montreal Canadiens begin a three-game road trip on Monday night against the Vegas Golden Knights.

    The Montreal Canadiens begin a three-game road trip on Monday night against the Vegas Golden Knights.

    GAME DAY PREVIEW | Montreal Canadiens vs Vegas Golden Knights

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    Game Preview

    Roster News

    Christian Dvorak and Jesse Ylonen participated in the game day skate but are not expected to play.

    Mike Matheson, injured in Saturday's game, will be a game-time decision.

    Last Game

    The Canadiens erased a two goal deficit to force overtime and Nick Suzuki scored the game-deciding goal in a shootout. Jake Allen was the hero making 42 saves.

    Last game: MTL 4 WPG 3 (SO)

    For a complete game recap: Jake Allen Steals a Win for the Canadiens | RECAP: WPG @ MTL

    Players to Watch

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    Matchup for Game 9, Away Game 3

    T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, NV | October 30, 10:00 PM ET | TV: TSN2, RDS, ESPN

    Pre-Game

    Martin St. Louis on the Vegas Golden Knights

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    Projected Canadiens Lineup (subject to change)

    Forwards
    22 Cole Caufield - 14 Nick Suzuki - 49 Rafael Harvey-Pinard
    20 Juraj Slafkovsky - 15 Alex Newhook - 17 Josh Anderson 
    70 Tanner Pearson - 91 Sean Monahan - 11 Brendan Gallagher
    55 Michael Pezzetta - 71 Jake Evans - 40 Joel Armia

    Defensemen
    8 Mike Matheson - 26 Johnathan Kovacevic
    21 Kaiden Guhle - 52 Justin Barron 
    72 Arber Xhekaj - 54 Jordan Harris

    Goaltenders
    Starter: 35 Sam Montembeault
    Alternate:  34 Jake Allen


    Out of the lineup
    Scratches: Gustav Lindstrom, Jesse Ylonen, Cayden Primeau
    Injuries: Christian Dvorak (knee), Carey Price (knee), Chris Wideman (back), Kirby Dach (knee), David Savard (hand)

    Visiting Bench

    The Vegas Golden Knights (8-0-1) also won in a shootout on Saturday night defeating the Los Angeles Kings 4-3. Vegas won both meetings against the Canadiens last season.

    Adin Hill (4-0-1 / 2.16 GAA / .915 SV%) is the likely starter for Vegas.

    Game Expectations

    The Canadiens have won their last two games. Meeting the defending Stanley Cup champions will be a 

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