We’ve reached the penultimate game of the 2022-23 Montreal Canadiens schedule.
The Canadiens (31-43-6) head south to face the New York Islanders (41-31-9) at the UBS Arena. The puck drop is scheduled for 7 PM ET.
The Habs are 4-6-0 in their last 10 games and are coming off a humiliating 7-1 loss at the hand of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a game that put the juxtaposition in talent between both teams on full display.
Mike Matheson continues to lead the Canadiens, both figuratively and literally. The defenceman leads all players in scoring, with five points in his last five games.
Sean Farrell will return to the lineup, featuring on the second line with Jonathan Drouin and Denis Gurianov.
Newcomer Joel Teasdale will make his NHL debut, playing on the fourth line with Michael Pezzetta and Chris Tierney. As for Frederic Allard, he is expected to be on the third pairing with fellow rookie Frederic Allard.
Goaltender Samuel Montembeault has confirmed he will start the game against the Islanders.
As for the Islanders, unlike the Canadiens, they still have a lot to play for.
Their matchup against the Canadiens is their final game of the year, and seeing as they’re in a heated race for the final Wild Card spot with the Pittsburgh Penguins, expect them to come out firing on all cylinders.
The Islanders are 5-4-1 in their last 10 games and are coming off a frustrating 5-2 loss against the lowly Washington Capitals.
Brock Nelson leads the charge offensively, with five points in his last five games, including two goals in that span. Defenceman Noah Dobson has been the team’s best playmaker recently, registering three assists in five games.
With everything on the line for the Islanders, expect them to start their best goalie: Ilya Sorokin, seeing as they only need one point to clinch a playoff spot.
Montreal Canadiens Injuries
New York Islanders Injuries
LW | C | RW |
---|---|---|
Mike Hoffman | Nick Suzuki | Joel Armia |
Sean Farrell | Jonathan Drouin | Denis Gurianov |
Rem Pitlick |
Jake Evans | Brendan Gallagher |
Micheal Pezzetta | Chris Tierney | Joel Teasdale |
LD | RD |
---|---|
Mike Matheson | Justin Barron |
Joel Edmundson | Chris Wideman |
Frederic Allard | Jonathan Kovacevic |
Goalie |
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Samuel Montembeault |
New York Islanders Projected Lineup
Lee – Horvat – Holmstrom
Engvall – Nelson – Palmieri
Parise – Pageau – Fasching
Martin – Cizikas – Clutterbuck
Defence:
Pelech – Pulock
Aho – Mayfield
Bolduc – Dobson
Goalies:
Sorokin
Team | PP % | PK % |
---|---|---|
Montreal Canadiens | 16.4% (28th) | 72.2% (31st) |
New York Islanders | 15.5% (31st) | 82.1% (10th) |
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