Lines and defense pairings at practice – Mar. 14

Montembeault will be in the crease against the Panthers on Saturday

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By Montreal Canadiens
@CanadiensMTL canadiens.com

BROSSARD – After returning home from their four-game road swing the day before, the Canadiens got back to business at the CN Sports Complex on Friday to prepare for their matchup with the Florida Panthers over the weekend.

Josh Anderson was not on the ice with his teammates, taking a therapy day in lieu of the practice.

Here’s a look at the lines and defense pairings featured at the skate:

Forwards

13 Caufield

14 Suzuki

20 Slafkovsky

89 Roy

15 Newhook

92 Laine

55 Pezzetta

28 Dvorak

11 Gallagher

51 Heineman

71 Evans

40 Armia

Defensemen

8 Matheson

45 Carrier

47 Struble

48 Hutson

72 Xhekaj

58 Savard

Goalies

75 Dobes

35 Montembeault

Head coach Martin St-Louis told reporters that he thinks forward Joel Armia, who missed Wednesday night’s contest in Seattle, will be available for the game against Florida. Armia practiced with his teammates on Friday.

St-Louis also announced that Samuel Montembeault would get the start against the defending Stanley Cup champs.

The Canadiens-Panthers tilt gets underway at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday for Pride Night at the Bell Centre. For tickets, click here.

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