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 | MINNESOTA WILD VS MONTREAL CANADIENS GAME DAY: Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild. [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAzMDYwODkwMTMwNDU4MTc5/minnesota.png] GAME DAY: Montreal Canadiens vs Minnesota Wild. GAME PREVIEW ROSTER NEWS The Canadiens announced that Kirby Dach has sustained a serious injury [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/news/montreal-canadiens-injury-bug-bites-again] and that he will miss a significant amount of time. His evaluation continues to determine the precise diagnosis. Sam Montembeault will get the start in goal for a second consecutive game. Christian Dvorak continues to skate with the team wearing a non-contact jersey. LAST GAME The Canadiens accomplished all of their scoring in a busy second period. Montreal outshot Chicago 14-5 in the middle frame. The Blackhawks made the game close but the Habs held on for the victory. Last game: MTL 3 CHI 2 For a complete game recap: Canadiens Neutralize Bedard | RECAP: CHI @ MTL [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal-canadiens/game-day/canadiens-neutralize-bedard-recap-chi-mtl] PLAYERS TO WATCH * undefined * undefined * undefined MATCHUP FOR GAME 3, HOME GAME 2 Bell Centre, Montreal, QC | October 17, 7:00 PM ET | TV: TSN2, RDS, BSN, BSWIX PRE-GAME Jake Allen * undefined 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 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: Justin Barron, Cayden Primeau Injuries: Christian Dvorak (lower body), Carey Price (lower body), Chris Wideman (upper body), Kirby Dach (lower body) VISITING BENCH Marc-Andre Fleury will get the start in his home province. Fleury has a record of 26-13-6 with a 2.93 GAA, a .903 SV percentage and two shutouts in 46 career starts versus Montreal. The Canadiens will have to pay close attention to Kirill Kaprizov. In his career against Montreal, Kaprizov has two goals and three assists in four contests. Minnesota is 14-1-0 in its last 15 games versus the Canadiens, and have won the last five meetings between the two teams. GAME EXPECTATIONS Will it be the final game at the Bell Centre tonight for Marc-Andre Fleury? It's a safe bet to wager that he won't receive the same 'respect' given to Connor Bedard on Saturday night. The Wild will ice 11 forwards and six defensemen for a total of just 17 skaters tonight. Will the Canadiens be able to take advantage? 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
