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    Rick Stephens
    Rick Stephens
    Nov 3, 2023, 00:16

    The Montreal Canadiens have a winning record in nine games but have done it without the members of their second line.

    The Montreal Canadiens have a winning record in nine games but have done it without the members of their second line.

    GAME DAY PREVIEW | Montreal Canadiens vs Arizona Coyotes

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    Game Preview

    Roster News

    Jesse Ylonen is expected to draw into the Canadiens lineup in p[ace of Michael Pezzetta.

    Jake Allen will start in goal for Montreal, the 400th of his career.

    Last Game

    Head coach Marty St. Louis liked the performance of his team so much he called it their best game since he began coaching them.

    Last game: MTL 2 VGK 3 (SO)

    For a complete game recap: Canadiens Play 'Best Match' in Vegas | RECAP: MTL @ VGK

    Players to Watch

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    Matchup for Game 10, Away Game 4

    Mullett Arena, Tempe, AZ. | November 2, 10:00 PM ET | TV: TSN2, RDS, ESPN

    Pre-Game

    Josh Anderson on his lack of scoring

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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
    56 Jesse Ylonen - 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: 34 Jake Allen
    Alternate: 35 Sam Montembeault


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

    Visiting Bench

    Coyotes rookie Logan Cooley has one goal, six assists for seven points in nine games. Cooley scored his first career NHL goal against Anaheim on Wednesday.

    Connor Ingram (2-1-0 / 2.51 GAA / .914 SV%) is the confirmed starter for Arizona.

    Andre Tourigny, a native of Trois-Rivières, QC., is in his third season as head coach of the Coyotes. 

    Game Expectations

    The Canadiens will be looking for offence from Alex Newhook, Josh Anderson and Juraj Slafkovsky who have yet to score a goal this season in nine games.

    Be sure to bookmark THN.com/Montreal for year-round coverage of the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and Habs prospects playing in leagues around the world.

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