Canadiens Make Key Change and Reveal Patrik Laine's Status for Tonight's Game vs. Flames
We have two announcements for you from the Montreal Canadiens, just hours before tonight's game against the Calgary Flames.
First, regarding Patrik Laine..
Let's recall that he suddenly missed yesterday's practice, which caused quite a stir on social media before the Canadiens announced that Laine was currently dealing with mild flu-like symptoms.
In short, just minutes ago, the Habs made a new announcement about him.
The Montreal Canadiens organization announces that Patrik Laine is questionable for tonight's game
As reported by Canadiens journalist Arpon Basu, Laine will be a game-time decision:
"Jakub Dobes in goal tonight for the Canadiens in Calgary. Patrik Laine, fighting a bug, is a game time decision."
- Arpon Basu 
So, we have the announcement regarding Laine, along with confirmation of a change in net.
Samuel Montembeault will make way for young Jakub Dobes.
At 23 years old, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 215 pounds, Dobes has a record of 6-2-1 this season, with a goals-against average of 2.63 and a save percentage of .909.
At 28 years old, standing 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighing 218 pounds, Montembeault has a record of 22-21-3 this season, with a goals-against average of 2.89 and a save percentage of .900.
The stage is set for this matchup, which will take place at 7 PM tonight!
Stay tuned for updates on Laine.
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