2. During his pregame press conference, head coach Claude Julien confirmed that Nate Thompson would be unavailable against Dallas. He's battling the flu. In Thompson's absence, Dale Weise draws back into the lineup after missing the last four games as a healthy scratch. Jake Evans will take Thompson's spot at center, while Weise will play on the right side of that line that also features Artturi Lehkonen. Price will get the start in goal once again.
3.As part of FANatic Saturdays, the Bell Centre will be extra busy. From 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., you're invited to get your tailgating fix with music and games at the Cour Rio Tinto. There will also be a photobooth in section 114 adjacent to the Tricolore Sports boutique from 5:30 p.m. until puck drop. Habs alum Francis Bouillon will be on-site to pose for pictures with fans from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Fans sporting their Canadiens jerseys will also receive 15% off their purchases in Tricolore Sports. If you aren't sporting a jersey, though, you'll receive 15% off the purchase of a brand new official one. Also, the first 50 kids in sections 105 and 326 will receive a free Youppi! foam ball. But that's not all! There will be bottomless popcorn at the concessions as well. And, if you're an art fan, the exclusive Station 16 X CHC poster series features an original work by Ryan Labrosse.
