Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno Switch Lines
At this morning's practice, the stakes were low as the team had 18 healthy skaters available. With no immediate recalls expected, this reflects the current state of the club. The goaltending situation remains under watch, but overall, there isn’t much turmoil in the lineup.
"Kapanen forwards Cole and Slaf comes in to protect him. Caufield (playing goalie) then gets pecked by Demidov. The guys are having fun."
Despite no major changes to the roster, the coach decided to shuffle the offensive lines slightly from Saturday’s game against the Senators at the Bell Centre. Notably, Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno have swapped positions.
Current Offensive Lines
- Caufield – Suzuki – Slafkovsky
- Newhook – Kapanen – Demidov
- Bolduc – Dach – Gallagher
- Anderson – Evans – Veleno
This subtle adjustment aims to add fresh dynamics to the team’s attack as they prepare for upcoming matches.
Author’s summary: The Canadiens adjusted their lines by switching Gallagher and Veleno, seeking a new offensive rhythm despite a stable roster and ongoing focus on goaltending.