The Devils have signed Reilly Walsh to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Evans (undisclosed) will not play in Game 4 vs. the Penguins.
Belzile will make his NHL debut in Game 4 vs. the Penguins.
Line Change
Evans will draw into the Canadiens lineup for Game 3.
Matheson will be a healthy scratch in Game 3.
The Blue Jackets added Josh Anderson (shoulder) to their 34-man roster on Sunday.
Anderson has not played since December 14th and underwent shoulder surgery in March. Anderson skated on his own on Sunday but has yet to join the team sessions. Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella had "no information at all" on Anderson, so it's unclear whether the power-forward could be ready for the Maple Leafs or any potential series beyond that.
The Predators have signed Alexandre Carrier to a three-year contract extension worth $2.2 million (733K AAV).
Carrier, who was selected in the fourth round back in 2015, spent most of his fourth professional season in Milwaukee (AHL), amassing 37 points (5G / 32A) in 55 games, which was tied for seventh-best among AHL blueliners. He also appeared in three games with the Predators but failed to get on the scoresheet. With Dan Hamhuis, Korbinian Holzer and Yannick Weber all set to become unrestricted free agents this offseason, there is a path for Carrier to be a full-time third-pairing defenseman in Nashville next season.
The Canadiens signed Alex Belzile to a one-year, two-way contract on March 19th.
Belzile is in his second season with Laval and earned an NHL-level contract after registering 14 points (7G / 7A) in 20 AHL games. The 28-year-old centre has recorded 132 points (54G / 78A) in 239 AHL games and 169 points (62G / 107A) in 168 ECHL games since turning pro in 2012-13.
Anderson underwent successful shoulder surgery on Monday and will miss 4-to-6 months.
Anderson underwent successful surgery today to repair a posterior labral tear of his left shoulder and is expected to make a full recovery in four to six months. Anderson should be ready to go for training camp in 2021 and finishes 2020 with four points (1G / 3A) in 26 games.
Goalie Start
The Panthers made a late change in net. Montembeault gets the nod vs. the Flames.
The Canadiens have recalled Jake Evans from Laval (AHL).
With the Canadiens shipping Nick Cousins to the Golden Knights on Monday, Evans is back in the NHL after a brief return to the AHL. The 23-year-old has one goal in six games with the Canadiens but has really been strong in the AHL, leading Laval with 38 points (14G / 24A) in 51 games.
Goalie Start
Montembeault will start in Vegas on Saturday.
Matheson is a healthy scratch for Wednesday's game in Anaheim.
Byron (knee) will play on Tuesday against the Red Wings.
Goalie Start
Montembeault will start on Saturday against the Oilers.
Danault (face) is expected to play Wednesday in Boston.
Danault was forced to leave Monday's game after a shot deflected into his face but he was on the ice for today's morning skate and is expected to play against the Bruins. Danault has 10 points (2G / 8A) in his last 14 games.
Goalie Start
Montembeault will start Tuesday in New Jersey.
Montembeault stopped nine of 10 shots after replacing Sergei Bobrovsky in the Panthers loss to the Golden Knights last Thursday. With Bobrovsky starting last night, Montembeault will go tonight in New Jersey. He has gone 4-2-1 with a 3.40 GAA and .889 SV% in nine games (five starts) this season, so look elsewhere for a goalie option on tonight's 11-game slate.
Danault (mouth) will travel to Boston and is expected to play Wednesday.
Danault was forced to leave Monday's game with a mouth injury after a Tomas Tatar shot was deflected into his face. However, it doesn't look like Danault will miss any more time, so look for him to play tomorrow in Boston.
Matheson is not on the ice for warmups; expected to be a healthy scratch in Philadelphia.
Byron (knee) will not play Monday but is expected to travel on their two-game road trip.
Byron has been out since mid-November but it looks like he could get back into the lineup at some point this week. He will travel to Boston and Pittsburgh and could make his return either Tuesday or Thursday.