Don’t expect Florian Xhekaj to play tonight

Unless Samuel Blais is recalled (which would be desirable) by the Habs, it’s obviously Jared Davidson who will take Xhekaj’s place in the lineup.

That wouldn’t be the only change, since all indications are that Jakub Dobes will get the start tonight. But that’s no surprise to anyone.

Defenseman Adam Engstrom also jumped on the Bell Centre ice this morning. We can deduce that Martin St-Louis has no intention of changing his blue-line recipe.

And no, the fact that Lane Hutson skated means nothing. He just likes hockey too much.

The Canadiens will hold a media availability at 4:30 p.m. with Martin St-Louis. At that point, details regarding the lineup could be offered.

As for Andrei Markov, who will be honoured, he will take questions from the media at 6pm.

overtime

– To be continued

– Veterans must stand up.

– Bruins in the Kiefer Sherwood file?

– Wow.

– He needs to produce at home.