Canadiens vs Bruins: Key Updates on Morning Skate Lines and Pairings
Saturday, 24 January 2026, 23:40
Canadiens vs Bruins: Morning Skate Update
BOSTON – In an exciting turn of events, Alexandre Texier makes his return from injury just in time for the anticipated match against the Bruins. Arber Xhekaj also jumps back onto the Montreal blue line at TD Garden this Saturday.
As a result, Joe Veleno and Jayden Struble will exit the lineup, while Samuel Montembeault is slated to start between the pipes in Boston.
Projected Lineup Against the Bruins
- Samuel Blais
- Patrik Laine
- Veleno
- Struble (extras)
Puck drop is set for just after 7:15 p.m. ET on Saturday.
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