Habs Coach Martin St-Louis Makes Lineup Change Ahead of Tonight's Game vs. the Ducks
In the last few minutes, Martin St-Louis and the Montreal Canadiens announced lineup changes.
Also, as reported earlier today by the Canadiens organization, the game will start a little later than usual as it will be broadcast on Prime Videos.
In anticipation of tonight's game against the Anaheim Ducks, please note that there will indeed be modifications.
Specifically, defensemen Jayden Struble is being removed from the lineup and will be replaced by Justin Barron.
Please also note that Samuel Montembeault will once again be in goal.
Martin St-Louis confirms his lineup for tonight's game
To listen to the full press conferences, it's right here:
The Canadiens also released an official statement:
The Canadiens blanked the Ducks 5-0 at the Bell Centre last February. Jake Evans, Brandon Gignac, Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki (2) scored for Montreal that night.
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Do you think the Canadiens can pull off the victory against these Ducks, who will be missing Trevor Zegras but will have the services of newly acquired defensemen Jacob Trouba?
Jayden Struble, 23, has 5 points in 21 games this season (29 penalty minutes and a -3 rating).
Justin Barron, also 23, has 1 point in 13 games this season (8 penalty minutes and a -6 rating).
Details will follow.
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DECEMBRE 9 | 1480 ANSWERS Habs Coach Martin St-Louis Makes Lineup Change Ahead of Tonight's Game vs. the Ducks Who's the better defensemen for the Montreal Canadiens in your opinion? | ||
| Jayden Struble | 1224 | 82.7 % |
| Justin Barron | 256 | 17.3 % |
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