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Staal scores OT winner in debut; Canadiens top Oilers 3-2 MONTREAL (AP) — Eric Staal scored in overtime in his Montreal debut, giving the Canadiens a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Edmonton Oiler...

APRIL 6, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM

Oilers edged by Canadiens in OT Devin Shore and Darnell Nurse each lit the lamp for the Oilers, who were defeated by the Canadiens in overtime, 3-2

APRIL 6, 2021 • NHL.COM

Staal scores OT winner in debut; Canadiens top Oilers 3-2

Eric Staal scored at 4:02 into overtime in his Montreal debut, giving the Canadiens a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night

APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadiens defeat Oilers in OT, but lose Gallagher in the process It was a surprising come-from-behind win for the Canadiens — but it might have come with a heavy price.

APRIL 6, 2021 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Bounced to minors Vejdemo was reassigned to AHL Laval on Monday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Vejdemo has tallied nine points through 17 AHL games but has yet to see any NHL action this season. He likely won't crack Montreal's lineup unless the team is dealing with several injuries.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped to taxi squad Evans was reassigned to the taxi squad Monday, according to CapFriendly.

Impact Evans had appeared in all but two games with Montreal prior to watching Monday's contest against Edmonton as a healthy scratch. The 24-year-old has seven points and a plus-5 rating through 32 games this season.

APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher leaves game with injury Forward appeared to get hit on hand by slapshot from teammate Alexander Romanov in first period and Habs announce he won't return to game.

APRIL 6, 2021 • MONTREALGAZETTE.COM

Plays hero in Habs debut Staal scored the overtime winner in Monday's 3-2 victory over the Oilers.

Impact Suiting up for the first time with Montreal, the veteran took a feed from Tyler Toffoli in the neutral zone, cruised down the wing and snapped a shot past Mike Smith just inside the far post. Staal had only three goals and 10 points through 32 games prior to his trade from Buffalo, but the move to a playoff team may have lit a fire under the 36-year-old.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Downs Oilers in OT Price turned aside 21 shots in Monday's 3-2 overtime win over the Oilers.

Impact Edmonton took a 2-0 lead into the third period, but Price shut the door the rest of the way and gave the Habs a chance to mount a comeback. The veteran netminder is 4-1-1 in his last six starts, but on the season he carries a lackluster 2.66 GAA and .903 save percentage.

APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Edmonton Oilers - Montréal Canadiens - April 5th, 2021 The official National Hockey League web site includes features, news, rosters, statistics, schedules, teams, live game radio broadcasts, and...

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