Lines and defense pairings at practice – Nov. 25

Laine takes another step toward return to play on Monday

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By Montreal Canadiens
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BROSSARD – Patrik Laine inched closer to his much-anticipated Canadiens debut, practicing in a standard jersey at the CN Sports Complex on Monday.

He was one of 23 players on the ice for the session.

Head coach Martin St-Louis shook up his forward lines to start the week:

Forwards

13 Caufield

14 Suzuki

15 Newhook

51 Heineman

71 Evans

89 Roy

17 Anderson

28 Dvorak

11 Gallagher

20 Slafkovsky

77 Dach

40 Armia

Defensemen

21 Guhle

47 Struble

48 Hutson

58 Savard

72 Xhekaj

52 Barron

Goalies

35 Montembeault

30 Primeau

Laine, Lucas Condotta and Michael Pezzetta were the extras up front. Defenseman Mike Matheson was absent Monday, taking a therapy day instead.

The team announced prior to practice the recall of Joshua Roy from the Laval Rocket. The 21-year-old forward has totaled 16 points in 17 AHL games this season.

The Canadiens close out a four-game homestand against the Utah Hockey Club on Country Night presented by Coca-Cola at the Bell Centre on Tuesday. For tickets, click here.

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