Lines and defense pairings at morning skate – Mar. 17

MONTREAL – On Tuesday morning, head coach Martin St-Louis confirmed that Zachary Bolduc and Jayden Struble are back in the lineup, with Jakub Dobes defending the cage against the Boston Bruins.

During the morning skate, Bolduc was seen on a line with Jake Evans and Alexandre Texier, while Struble was paired with Lane Hutson. 

Patrik Laine, Joe Veleno and Arber Xhekaj skated as extras. 

Here’s a look at the projected lineup:

Prior to the skate, the team announced that Kirby Dach will miss two to four weeks of action due to an upper-body injury. 

Tonight’s contest will also mark Brendan Gallagher’s 900th career game. Game time is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. ET.  For tickets, click here.

The 17th edition of the Montreal Canadiens Children's Foundation’s RadioTéléDON will also be held today. Fans can already show their support for the cause by donating online at onegoaltoassist.com or by texting "HABS" to 45678 to make a $25 donation. For more information, click here.