Morning Skate Lineup and Defense Pairings Revealed – Feb. 4
Winnipeg was the site of important lineup announcements from the Canadiens’ head coach, Martin St-Louis, today. Following the morning skate at Canada Life Centre, St-Louis confirmed two key changes to the team’s roster.
Lineup Changes for Canadiens
Samuel Montembeault will take on the starting goalie position. Additionally, defenseman Jayden Struble will replace Arber Xhekaj in the lineup.
Projected Lineup Overview
This marks an important game for the Canadiens as they prepare for the upcoming Olympic break. Here’s the projected lineup for their final match before the break:
- Goaltender: Samuel Montembeault
- Defense Pairings:
- Jayden Struble (in place of Arber Xhekaj)
- Other defense pairings as needed
Such strategic changes highlight the team’s intent to maximize performance during this crucial period. The Canadiens look to finish strong before the Olympic hiatus.
