Tonight, the Canadiens tackle the Bruins in Boston. Don’t count on to see Milan Lucic of their lineup, as he was arrested for a “domestic altercation” last night.
He had a lower-body damage anyway, however let’s simply say that it’s not hockey that’s worrying him for the time being.
As for the Canadiens’ lineup, Martin St-Louis has simply addressed the media and, as anticipated, Jake Allen will get the beginning tonight.
After Samuel Montembeault on Tuesday and Cayden Primeau on Thursday, logic dictated that it might be Allen’s flip to be in web tonight.
Head coach Martin St-Louis confirms that Jake Allen will probably be in web towards the Bruins tonight.
Martin St-Louis confirms Jake Allen will get the beginning tonight towards the Bruins.
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) November 18, 2023
As for the remainder of the lineup, all 12 forwards who performed on Thursday will probably be again in uniform, which implies that Rafaël Harvey-Pinard received’t be in tonight.
Martin St-Louis hasn’t commented on the composition of his trios, however yesterday they have been unchanged at coaching. So there’s cause to imagine they’ll stay the identical.
#Habs line-up change vs. Boston:
Jordan Harris IN / Arber Xhekaj (upper-body) OUT– Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) November 18, 2023
For Xhekaj, it’s clearly a disgrace to see that he’ll should skip his flip, however we will imagine that he’s averted the worst. The defender’s mother wanted to reassure everyone on X/Twitter yesterday (in a since-deleted post, though), and we additionally received to see a reassuring trace.
When he received off the airplane yesterday, he didn’t have a splint on his arm. That’s already a very good signal.
Excellent news: Arber Xhekaj was not sporting a splint on his arm when he received off the airplane late this afternoon in Boston. #Shoulder pic.twitter.com/DmdgYCIxkh
– Maxime Truman (@MaximeTruman) November 18, 2023
So we’ll see if Xhekaj needs to be away for an prolonged time frame, however tonight, a minimum of, he received’t be.
In a row
– Not inconceivable.
Arber Xhekaj, a goal throughout the NHL? Ivan Barbashev’s physique test could also be simply the ticket:
“He’s the name on the board when you play the Habs! Xhekaj, next time he’ll be ready!” -@Lappy14
Les Amateurs de sports activities with @LangloisMario pic.twitter.com/bpyTh3X0Vs
– 98,5 Sports activities (@985Sports) November 18, 2023
– Likes.
One other nice quote from Martin St-Louis this morning in Boston “We have to be a thermostat, not a thermometer. Faut se régler ” #rds #ch
– Luc Gelinas (@LucGelinasRDS) November 18, 2023
– Discover to events.
The jerseys worn yesterday throughout the Hockey to Finish Most cancers sport can be found for public sale till Monday evening!
Don’t miss your probabilityhttps://t.co/cinTzaAWv6
The jerseys worn yesterday throughout the Hockey Fights Most cancers sport can be found for public sale till… pic.twitter.com/vxiUiJaaza
– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) November 18, 2023
– Nicely executed.
Right here’s a reminder, Canada, that *your* voice issues.
After the outcry and public humiliation the CFL went by means of for having solely English stadium signage at Gray Cup, I’m instructed a last-minute paint job is coming for 2 ‘LCF’ logos on every 25-yard-line for Sunday’s sport. https://t.co/Yx9dZXfXij
– Arash Madani (@ArashMadani) November 18, 2023
– Will it weigh closely within the stability?
Even when he’s attractive. https://t.co/HOfUWiCcRJ
– Ardour MLB (@passion_mlb) November 18, 2023
