Canadiens @ Canucks: Game thread, rosters, lines, and how to watch – Habs Eyes on the Prize

Montreal Canadiens @ Vancouver Canucks

How to watch

Start time: 10:00 PM EST / 7:00 PM PST
In the Canadiens region: TSN2 (English), RDS (French)
In the Canucks region: Sportsnet Pacific
Streaming: NHL.tv/NHL Live, RDS Direct, Sportsnet Now, TSN Direct

It was a difficult off-season for the Vancouver Canucks, losing their starting goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, and a key offensive player, Tyler Toffoli, from the roster — and to teams now within their own division, no less. The decisions by those free agents to move on has led to a watered-down lineup that has some proper weapons at the top, then some members who would have a difficult time cracking opposing rosters.

Vancouver’s loss was Montreal’s gain, adding Toffoli to play on a third line that has all the hallmarks of a second. He only has one point on the season so far, but that’s worse news for the Canucks than it is for the Canadiens because he has been getting his chances, and will be eager to start converting them versus his former team.

After getting a rare night of rest on Monday, Carey Price is back between the pipes for the first of what will probably be two games of this three-game series. He had an exceptional game versus the Oilers on Saturday, and will be called upon by the likes of J.T. Miller, Elias Pettersson, and Quinn Hughes as the Canucks try to put a 1-3 start behind them.

Montreal Canadiens projected lineup

Vancouver Canucks projected lineup

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