Cayden Primeau called up from Laval

Jake Allen left Saturday's game early following a collision with Dylan Larkin

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By Montreal Canadiens
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DETROIT - The Canadiens called up goaltender Cayden Primeau from the AHL's Laval Rocket on Saturday.

The call up comes following a game in Detroit which saw Jake Allen's night end early after a collision with Red Wings forward Dylan Larkin in the first period.

Primeau has appeared in nine games for Laval this season, posting a 4-4-0 record, with two shutouts, a 0.916 save percentage, and a 2.41 goals against average.
The 22-year-old will join the team in Boston on Sunday, where the Habs will take on the Bruins at 7:00 p.m.

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