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PREMATCH
For the first time in its history, the Montreal Canadiens are visiting the Utah Hockey Club this evening.
Author of the best record in the NHL since December 17 (9-2-1), the Habs will try to continue their good momentum by signing a seventh victory in their last nine games on an enemy ice surface.
With this push, the CH is only two points behind the last place giving access to the playoffs in the Eastern Association, which was occupied by the Columbus Blue Jackets before the matches scheduled for Tuesday. .
Samuel Montembeault will be the starting goalie for the Canadian. Suffering from the flu on Monday, forward Alex Newhook will be in uniform, as will Michael Pezzetta, who will replace Emil Heineman in the lineup. The Swede suffered a road accident as a pedestrian on Monday and will be sidelined for three to four weeks.
The club established in Salt Lake City, for its part, has been struggling lately. The troop led by Quebecer André Tourigny has a record of 2-6-2 in its last 10 outings. The team thus has a gap of six points to make up to appear in the playoff picture in the West.
Following this meeting, the Canadian will travel to Texas, where he meets the Dallas Stars on Thursday evening.
