Mises à Jour: Canadiens Hold Optional Morning Practice Ahead of Sharks Game; Tva Sport To Carry Broadcast
The Montreal Canadiens held an optional morning practice at the Centre Bell ahead of Saturday’s game against the San Jose Sharks, and the matchup will be broadcast on tva sport. Head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed lineup and goaltending decisions for the evening, with the game scheduled for 7: 00 pm ET.
Lineup Notes: Caufield Back, Gallagher Out
At the optional session, Martin St-Louis said Cole Caufield will return to action after missing the team’s Wednesday game in Ottawa. Brendan Gallagher, though available and healthy, will be scratched for Saturday’s contest; this marks the first time in 13 years the Canadiens will play without him in the lineup for a Saturday night game. The club also hosted a FANatiques Molson event at the Centre Bell that day.
Goaltending Situation: Dobes Confirmed To Start
The Canadiens’ goalie group has been heavily rotated in practice this week. Instructor Marco Marciano worked with Jakub Dobes, Samuel Montembeault and Jacob Fowler at the Brossard practice on Friday, with Dobes acting as the primary netminder during the session led by St-Louis. Dobes’ participation in the Saturday game was confirmed late in the morning, and he will start the matchup against San Jose. Recent outings cited at practice level include Dobes’ win over Toronto, Fowler’s 32-save performance in a victory at Ottawa, and Montembeault’s difficult shootout loss to Anaheim.
Broadcast And What Fans Need To Know On Tva Sport
The Canadiens and Sharks meet at 7: 00 pm ET, and the game will be carried by TVA Sports. Viewers looking for the broadcast should note the network’s coverage of the Saturday night contest; tva sport will carry the telecast for fans in the region. With a two-game weekend on the schedule, the club will return to the ice again on Sunday to host the Ducks.
What is confirmed now: Caufield is back in the lineup, Gallagher will not play, and Jakub Dobes will be in goal for Saturday’s game at the Centre Bell. Further roster or in-game changes would be announced by the team as they occur.
