Zachary Bolduc Replaces Juraj Slafkovský on Tonight’s First Line

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Zachary Bolduc Replaces Juraj Slafkovský on Tonight’s First Line

The Montreal Canadiens are poised to face the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight. In a significant roster change, the team has adjusted its lineup due to the absence of Kirby Dach.

Zachary Bolduc Steps Up in Canadiens’ Lineup

To fill the gap left by Dach, the Canadiens have recalled Joshua Roy from Laval. Coach Martin St-Louis has decided to shake up the forward lines significantly. Notably, Zachary Bolduc will replace Juraj Slafkovský on the first line, joining Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Lineup Changes

This is the first time the top line has been altered this season. Slafkovský is now assigned to the second line, where he will play alongside Oliver Kapanen and Ivan Demidov.

Current Lines for Tonight’s Game

  • First Line: Caufield – Suzuki – Bolduc
  • Second Line: Slafkovský – Kapanen – Demidov
  • Third Line: Roy – Evans – Anderson
  • Fourth Line: Davidson – Veleno – Gallagher

Defensive Pairings

  • Matheson – Dobson
  • Struble – Hutson
  • Xhekaj – Carrier

As the game unfolds tonight, fans will be eager to see how these changes perform on the ice. Further updates will be provided as the situation develops.