Excerpt from 'Habs Hockey Report' of host Amy Johnson commenting on Juraj Slafkovsky's improved play in game one vs the Toronto Maple Leafs. GAME DAY PREVIEW | CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS VS MONTREAL CANADIENS Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAxNDk1MjA4OTI2Mzg5ODEz/chicago.png] Montreal Canadiens vs Chicago Blackhawks GAME PREVIEW ROSTER NEWS No lineup changes are expected for the Canadiens for their second game of the regular season with the exception of Sam Montembeault getting his first start in goal. Christian Dvorak continues to skate with the team wearing a non-contact jersey. LAST GAME In a roller-coaster of an opening game, the Canadiens twice held two-goal leads but couldn't hold them. In the end, Montreal settled for a single point. Last game: MTL 5 TOR 6 (SO) For a complete game recap: Canadiens Battle the Leafs in a Thrilling Match | RECAP: MTL @ TOR [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/game-day/canadiens-battle-the-leafs-in-a-thrilling-match-recap-mtl-tor] PLAYERS TO WATCH * undefined * undefined * undefined MATCHUP FOR GAME 2, HOME GAME 1 Bell Centre, Montreal, QC | October 14, 7:00 PM ET | TV: TVAS, SN360, CITY, SNE, NBCSCH, NHLN PRE-GAME Tanner Pearson * undefined Johnathan Kovacevic * undefined PROJECTED CANADIENS LINEUP (SUBJECT TO CHANGE) Forwards 22 Cole Caufield 14 Nick Suzuki 17 Josh Anderson 15 Alex Newhook 77 Kirby Dach 20 Juraj Slafkovsky 70 Tanner Pearson 91 Sean Monahan 11 Brendan Gallagher 49 Rafael Harvey-Pinard 71 Jake Evans 56 Jesse Ylonen Defensemen 8 Mike Matheson 58 David Savard 59 Kaiden Guhle 52 Johnathan Kovacevic 72 Arber Xhekaj 54 Jordan Harris Goaltenders Starter: 35 Sam Montembeault Alternate: 34 Jake Allen Out of the lineup Scratches: Michael Pezzetta, Justin Barron, Cayden Primeau Injuries: Christian Dvorak (lower body), Carey Price (lower body), Chris Wideman (upper body) VISITING BENCH Saturday's night's game will include former Canadiens Corey Perry and Jarred Tinordi as well as former Montreal assistant coach Luke Richardson. But of course all eyes will be on rookie phenom Connor Bedard for his Bell Centre debut. The Blackhawks have a record of 1-1-0 on their first two games of the season. GAME EXPECTATIONS It's the home opener for the Montreal Canadiens as they host an Original-six team. The energy in the building will be electric as it typical is for the first Saturday home game. But with a potential generational superstar making his Bell Centre debut, the keenest fans in hockey will want to witness this budding talent. Be sure to bookmark THN.com/Montreal [https://thn.com/montreal] for year-round coverage of the Montreal Canadiens, Laval Rocket, and Habs prospects playing in leagues around the world. A free issue of The Hockey News! [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAwNTk3MTk4Mzc0MTE4Nzc2/hockeynewsad.jpg] A free issue of The Hockey News!
