Struble makes way for Barron, Montembeault starts for Habs on Monday.
MONTREAL – Eleven players practiced in an optional morning skate at the Bell Centre on Monday.
Four forwards, five defensemen and both goalies were on the ice:
| Forwards | Defensemen | Goalies |
| 40 Armia | 52 Barron | 35 Montembeault |
| 51 Heineman | 21 Guhle | 30 Primeau |
| 55 Pezzetta | 48 Hutson | |
| 20 Slafkovsky | 47 Struble | |
| 72 Xhekaj |
Head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed that Justin Barron will slot in for Jayden Struble tonight. Barron has one assist in one career game against Anaheim. St-Louis also announced Samuel Montembeault as the Canadiens starting goalie ahead of Monday’s tilt.
The Canadiens blanked the Ducks 5-0 at the Bell Centre last February. Jake Evans, Brandon Gignac, Juraj Slafkovsky and Nick Suzuki (2) scored for Montreal that night.
Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on Monday. English viewers can catch the action on Amazon Prime, while French viewers can watch on RDS. For tickets to the game.