After having stumbled against the worst team in the National Hockey Leaguethe Montreal Canadiens play a second game in two nights on Saturday, this time against a much tougher opponent.
Martin St-Louis’ squad traveled to Denver to face the Avalanche, who have won 10 of their last 12 games and are riding a six-game winning streak. This match will be presented to you on TVA Sports from 6 p.m.
The acquisition of goalie Mackenzie Blackwood was beneficial for the Avalanche. The Ontarian has a 6-1-0 record with his new team.
The Canadiens will reunite with their former forward Jonathan Drouin, who returned to action with the Avalanche on December 31. Drouin will be in only his eighth game this season, but he has already collected eight points, including three goals.
It is not known whether Patrik Laine will be ex officio. The Finn was conspicuous by his absence Friday against the Blackhawks in Chicago due to flu symptoms. Michael Pezzetta took his place in the lineup.
As Samuel Montembeault held down the fort the day before, it is assumed that Jakub Dobes will be given a significant challenge in only his second start in the National Hockey League. He will hardly be able to do better than in his debut, knowing that he blanked the defending champions, the Florida Panthers, during his baptism in the circuit on December 28.
With a victory, the Canadiens could get within one point of the Ottawa Senators, who hold the last ticket giving access to the playoffs in the East.
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