The upcoming matchup features the Montreal Canadiens facing off against the New York Rangers. This exciting game is set for 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on MSG, TSN2, and RDS. Both teams are looking to solidify their positions as the NHL season progresses.
Canadiens vs. Rangers: Projected Lineups Unveiled
Montreal Canadiens Projected Lineup
- Cole Caufield — Nick Suzuki — Juraj Slafkovsky
- Alex Newhook — Oliver Kapanen — Ivan Demidov
- Zachary Bolduc — Jake Evans — Josh Anderson
- Joe Veleno — Phillip Danault — Brendan Gallagher
- Mike Matheson — Noah Dobson
- Jayden Struble — Lane Hutson
- Kaiden Guhle — Arber Xhekaj
- Jacob Fowler
- Jakub Dobes
Scratched: Samuel Montembeault, Adam Engstrom, Patrik Laine
Injured: Kirby Dach (upper body), Alexandre Texier (lower body), Alexander Carrier (upper body)
New York Rangers Projected Lineup
- Gabe Perreault — Mika Zibanejad — Alexis Lafreniere
- Tye Kartye — J.T. Miller — Conor Sheary
- Adam Sykora — Vincent Trocheck — Will Cuylle
- Jonny Brodzinski — Noah Laba — Jaroslav Chmelar
- Vladislav Gavrikov — Adam Fox
- Drew Fortescue — Braden Schneider
- Matthew Robertson — Will Borgen
- Igor Shesterkin
- Dylan Garand
Scratched: Vincent Iorio, Adam Edstrom, Taylor Raddysh
Injured: Matt Rempe (upper body), Urho Vaakanainen (upper body), Jonathan Quick (upper body)
Game Status Report
The Rangers conducted an optional morning skate ahead of the game. Coach Mike Sullivan confirmed that Igor Shesterkin will be the starting goaltender. The backup position remains uncertain, with Jonathan Quick potentially returning after being sidelined for seven games due to injury.
Vaakanainen, a defenseman, participated in regular jerseys; he also missed the previous seven games. On the Canadiens’ side, they are likely to maintain the winning lineup from their recent 4-1 victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
