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Expected to miss weeks Gallagher fractured his thumb Monday and is expected to miss multiple weeks, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Gallagher took a shot off his hand and immediately left Monday's game in the first period. A clearer picture of his timeline could be available in the coming days, but he's expected to miss several weeks with the injury.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Monday's game Gallagher (undisclosed) left Monday's tilt against the Oilers and will not return.

Impact Gallagher was struck by a shot Monday and went straight back to the locker room. It's unclear exactly what type of injury the 28-year-old is dealing with but an update should be available before Wednesday's tilt with Toronto.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Veteran Eric Staal excited to start new chapter with the Montreal Canadiens MONTREAL - Veteran centre Eric Staal admitted to some “good nervous energy ”ahead of his Montreal Canadiens debut.

APRIL 5, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Making Canadiens debut Staal (not injury related) will play in Monday's game versus the Oilers, Jim Matheson reports.

Impact Staal finished his seven-day quarantine and returned to practice Sunday. The 36-year-old posted just 10 points through 32 games with the Sabres this season, but he should benefit from a better all-around lineup in Montreal. Staal's slated to skate with Tyler Toffoli and Jonathan Drouin in Monday's game.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue-paint bound Monday Price will start in the home crease against the Oilers on Monday, Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports reports.

Impact The Senators lit up Price for five goals on 31 shots on Saturday, but the veteran netminder will get a chance to bounce back Monday. Overall, Price has been quite good lately, putting up a .921 save percentage and a 6-2-2 record across his last 10 appearances. The Oilers present a tough challenge with both Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl scoring at remarkable paces.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from AHL Leskinen was recalled from AHL Laval to the taxi squad Monday.

Impact Leskinen can start practicing and traveling with the big club. The 24-year-old has been solid in the minors this season, producing 14 points through 23 games. The Canadiens only have six defensemen on the active roster, so if anyone gets injured, Leskinen figures to be the first call.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 5, 2021 • NHL.COM

Promoted to taxi squad Baddock was added to Montreal's taxi squad Sunday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Baddock has yet to make his NHL debut. He's picked up five points in 17 AHL contests this season.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of quarantine Staal finished his seven-day quarantine and skated Sunday, Paul Hamilton of WGR Sports Radio 550 reports.

Impact Staal is no longer in the NHL's COVID-19 protocol following his trade from Buffalo. The 36-year-old could make his Canadiens debut in Monday's game versus the Oilers, but he'll need to be activated from non-roster injured reserve first. Staal put up 10 points and a minus-20 rating with the Sabres before the trade, though he'll certainly have better surrounding talent with the Habs.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Montreal hosts Edmonton after Anderson's 2-goal game

Montreal hosts the Edmonton Oilers after Josh Anderson scored two goals in the Canadiens' 6-3 loss to the Senators

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As the Canadiens enter a grueling stretch, Eric Staal’s arrival is perfectly timed Eric Staal's impact on young centres Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Nick Suzuki might be the most important aspect of his acquisition for Montreal.

APRIL 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 4, 2021 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Senators beat Montreal 6-3, snap Habs' 3-game win streak

Evgenii Dadonov scored twice and Artem Anisimov had three assists as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 on Saturday night

APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gives up five at home Price allowed five goals on 31 shots Saturday in a 6-3 loss to Ottawa.

Impact The final Ottawa goal was deposited into an empty net. Price was coming off of a shutout in his previous start Tuesday against Edmonton, but the Senators got to him early and often in this one, beginning with Brady Tkachuk's power-play goal less than a minute into the game. The veteran netminder dropped to 11-6-5 with a 2.70 GAA and .902 save percentage. He'll get another shot at the Oilers at home on Monday.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects pair of helpers Weber had two assists and four shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Ottawa. He also produced five PIM, one hit and one block.

Impact Weber, who received a fighting major for squaring off with Brady Tkachuk in the first period, assisted on a power-play goal by Tyler Toffoli and an even-strength tally by Josh Anderson. The 35-year-old Weber has dished out five helpers across his last four games, pushing his season point total to 17.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Distributes two apples Suzuki collected a pair of assists to go with five hits and two shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Ottawa.

Impact Suzuki enjoyed his first multi-point night since early February, garnering assists on goals by Tyler Toffoli (PP) and Josh Anderson. The 21-year-old Suzuki has seven goals and 22 points in 34 games as a sophomore.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with power-play strike Toffoli (lower body) scored a power-play goal on four shots and added five hits Saturday in a 6-3 loss to Ottawa.

Impact After missing the last three games with his injury, Toffoli quickly announced his presence with a one-timer from the left dot to get Montreal on the board 5:31 into the first period. It was the team-leading 19th goal of the year for Toffoli, who also moved into sole possession of the club scoring lead with 28 points.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in loss Anderson collected a pair of goals on three shots in Saturday's 6-3 loss to Ottawa.

Impact Anderson picked up both of his goals during the second period, first sniping a wrister from the left circle to tie the game at 2-2, then following up on his own blocked shot attempt to pull the Canadiens to within 4-3. Anderson, who snapped a five-game point drought, has tallied 13 goals in 31 contests this season thanks to a career-best 16.3 shooting percentage.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Laval Olofsson was assigned to AHL Laval on Saturday.

Impact Olofsson hasn't played in two weeks while on the Canadiens' taxi squad. This move will allow him to play in Laval's game Sunday versus AHL Stockton.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to taxi squad Frolik was assigned to the taxi squad Saturday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Frolik made his first two appearances for the Canadiens in their last two games, but he didn't record a point. The 33-year-old winger can provide a defensive impact if he gets back in the lineup.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to rock Toffoli (lower body) will play in Saturday's game versus the Senators.

Impact Toffoli has missed three straight games and hasn't played since March 19. Prior to this injury, the 28-year-old winger generated 18 goals and 27 points through 30 NHL contests.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Laval Rocket blank Stockton Heat 3-0 to extend point streak MONTREAL - Cayden Primeau only had to make 17 saves for the shutout, and the Laval Rocket extended their point streak to 11 games with a 3-0...

APRIL 3, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Game-time call Toffoli (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup with the Senators.

Impact Toffoli is considered probable for Saturday night's contest, but his status nonetheless likely won't be confirmed until the Canadiens take the ice for pregame warmups. The 28-year-old winger has missed Montreal's last three games with a lower-body injury.

APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE