The Montreal Canadiens look to continue their momentum at the Bell Centre as they prepare to face the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday night. Coming off what their coach called their best performance of the season, the team will do so with a significant lineup change in goal and on defence.
Goalie Rotation and Defensive Blow
Goaltender Jacob Fowler will get the start for the Habs, with Jakub Dobes serving as the backup. This decision follows the assignment of Samuel Montembeault to the AHL's Laval Rocket on a conditioning stint, indicating a shuffle in the team's crease rotation.
On the blue line, the Canadiens will be without a key piece. Defenceman Mike Matheson is listed as day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will not be in the lineup against Philadelphia. His absence creates a significant hole on the back end for Montreal.
Building on a Statement Win
The game marks the second in a four-game homestand for Montreal. The team is riding high after a convincing 4-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers at home on Sunday. Following that contest, head coach Martin St. Louis praised his squad's effort, declaring it "the best game of the season" for the Canadiens.
Montreal enters the matchup with a record of 17 wins, 11 losses, and 4 overtime losses. They face a tough opponent in the Flyers, who sit at 16-9-6. The puck is scheduled to drop at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
How to Follow the Action
Fans can watch the game on TSN2 and RDS, or listen on TSN Radio 690 and 98.5 FM. For viewers experiencing regional blackouts on the primary channels, alternative streaming options are available to watch the broadcast from Ontario and Western Canada.
This contest presents a critical test for the Canadiens. The challenge is clear: can they replicate the intensity and structure of their standout win against Edmonton, or will the absence of Matheson and the change in goal disrupt their rhythm? All eyes will be on Fowler as he takes the net, looking to backstop his team to another crucial two points in the standings.
