For a third game in a row, the Canadian will line up the same team on the Bell Center ice rink this evening against the Vancouver Canucks.
Which confirms the absence of Patrik Laine (flu) and David Savard (upper body) for this third consecutive duel. Since not playing, they have been replaced by Michael Pezzetta and Jayden Struble respectively in the lineup.
Which led to a 4-2 loss to the Blackhawks on Friday night, but a 2-1 shootout victory against the Colorado Avalanche last weekend. The team is therefore capable of doing well, regardless of the formation deployed in front of it. You just need to remain consistent during the same meeting.
The Canadian also confirmed that goaltender Samuel Montembeault will be the starter to face the weakened Vancouver Canucks. They will not be able to count on their best attacker Elias Pettersson, their best defender Quinn Hughes (doubtful case) and their best goalkeeper Thatcher Demko.
Which certainly gives the Canadian a chance to win an eighth game in their last 10 clashes this evening. The team has been effective in all situations for at least two weeks.
Vancouver suffered a 3-0 shutout loss Friday night against the Nashville Predators. They begin a 5-game road trip in a row.
