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    Rick Stephens
    Rick Stephens
    Oct 24, 2023, 18:45

    Gustav Lindstrom could be in the lineup with the Montreal Canadiens host the New Jersey Devils at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night.

    Gustav Lindstrom could be in the lineup with the Montreal Canadiens host the New Jersey Devils at the Bell Centre on Tuesday night.

    © Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports - Canadiens Savard Out Indefinitely, Lindstrom Recalled | PREVIEW: NJD @ MTL

    GAME DAY PREVIEW | New Jersey Devils vs Montreal Canadiens

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    Game Preview

    Roster News

    The Canadiens will begin a three-game homestand tonight as they host the New Jersey Devils. The Devils will be followed to Montreal by the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday and the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday.

    Montreal Canadiens recalled defenseman Gustav Lindstrom on an emergency basis on Tuesday morning. David Savard was added to the injury list with an upper body injury after he blocked a shot from Tage Thompson in Monday night's game. The team advised that Savard will be out indefinitely.

    Puck drop is slated for 7:15 pm. as part of the NHL's Frozen Frenzy on ESPN with all 32 teams in action.

    Last Game

    The veterans came to play on Monday night as Brendan Gallagher, Tanner Pearson and Sean Monahan led the way. Fellow vet Jake Allen was stellar in goal making 36 saves.

    Last game: MTL 3 BUF 1

    For a complete game recap: Canadiens Third Line Sets the Tone | RECAP: MTL @ BUF

    Players to Watch

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    Matchup for Game 6, Home Game 4

    Bell Center, Montreal, QC | October 24, 7:15 PM ET | TV: TSN2, RDS, ESPN

    Pre-Game

    Marty St. Louis on David Savard

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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 56 Jesse Ylonen

    Defensemen
    8 Mike Matheson 26 Johnathan Kovacevic
    54 Jordan Harris 27 Gustav Lindstrom
    72 Arber Xhekaj 52 Justin Barron

    Goaltenders
    Starter: 30 Cayden Primeau 
    Alternate: 35 Sam Montembeault

    Out of the lineup
    Scratches: Joel Armia, Jake Allen
    Injuries: Christian Dvorak (knee), Carey Price (knee), Chris Wideman (back), Kirby Dach (knee), Kaiden Guhle (upper body), David Savard (upper body)

    Visiting Bench

    Devils forward Jack Hughes has tallied four goals and six assists for 10 points in four games this season.

    Former Canadiens forward Tyler Toffoli was acquired by the Devils in an offseason trade from Calgary. Chris Tierney is also a familiar face in the New Jersey lineup.

    Vitek Vanacek may be the starter in goal for the Devils. He has a 1-1-0 record this season.

    The Devils have won their only road game of this season.

    Game Expectations

    The Canadiens have been cruising along near the top of the league in 5-on-5 statistics. Where they do need improvement is on special teams. The Devils, expected to be one of the league's best teams this season are still finding their footing especially on the defensive side of the game.

    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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