Cayden Primeau will be back in net for the Canadiens on Thursday night at the Bell Centre.
Posted at 11:31 a.m.
Despite a difficult start in the previous game, Monday night at Minnesota where he allowed 5 goals on 32 shots in an 8-2 loss against the Wild, the young goaltender will have the opportunity to pull himself together Thursday night during the visit the Anaheim Ducks.
Dominique Ducharme has also hinted that the Canadian is not looking to get reinforcements in front of the net.
“I don’t think we’re going to look elsewhere (to get another goalkeeper), we have goalkeepers in the organization, replied the coach Thursday morning. It is certain that we are in a difficult position with the injuries. But having Cayden here with us, we have to make sure he can continue to progress, that’s the most important thing. »
Another goalie, Samuel Montembeault, is sidelined with an injury, but according to Dominique Ducharme, he should be able to get back on the job this weekend. The Canadiens are scheduled to host the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night and then the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Remember that all these matches will be played in front of absolutely no one.
“I have been leading this team since February 24 (2021) and there have been several challenges due to the pandemic, added Ducharme. Of course I would like to have a normal season. »
As for Thursday night’s game, the only change in the Montreal roster will be Lukas Vejdemo, who will replace injured Christian Dvorak.