MONTREAL – Mike Matheson, who is listed as day to day, will sit out Tuesday’s matchup against the Buffalo Sabres at the Bell Centre.
The Canadiens will return to a more traditional 12-forward, six-defenseman lineup, with Owen Beck set to make his season debut after being recalled from the Laval Rocket on Sunday evening.
Jacob Fowler will make his third consecutive start, while Jakub Dobes is expected to get the nod Wednesday against the Washington Capitals.
Just seven players participated in Wednesday’s morning skate:
