Montreal Canadiens
Head coach Martin St. Louis confirmed that forward Josh Anderson will be in the lineup tonight after he was absent from the morning skate.
Anderson, 30, was injured during the third period of Tuesday’s game after going face first into the boards. He needed some help to the locker room and did not return to the game.
He has nine goals and 19 points in 58 games this season.
Forward Kirby Dach was also absent from the morning skate while Michael Pezzetta was on the ice in a regular practice jersey, suggesting he will be in the lineup tonight, per TSN’s Kenzie Lalonde.
The Canadiens announced that they will have a medical update on Dach on Friday.
Dach missed Tuesday’s 4-0 win over the Carolina Hurricanes with a lower-body injury and was replaced in the lineup by rookie Owen Beck. He also missed Monday’s practice while being evaluated for the injury.
The 24-year-old has 10 goals and 22 points in 57 games this season.
Pezzetta has not played since Feb. 2 against the Anaheim Ducks, logging six minutes of ice time.
He was dealing with a lower-body injury last week and missed last Tuesday’s practice when NHL players returned to the ice amidst the 4 Nations Face-Off break. The 26-year-old has largely been a healthy scratch this season, appearing in just 14 games with zero points.
Goaltender Samuel Montembeault will get the start in net. The 28-year-old has won his last two starts, bringing his season totals to 20-21-3 in 44 appearances with an .899 save percentage and 2.90 GAA.
The Canadiens are at home hosting the San Jose Sharks looking for a third straight win.
Nashville Predators
Head coach Andrew Brunette confirmed that captain Roman Josi is day-to-day with an upper-body injury and will not play tonight against the Winnipeg Jets.
Josi was being evaluated after hit by Sam Bennett during the second period of Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Florida Panthers.
