Zachary Bolduc Steps Up to Replace Juraj Slafkovský on Tonight’s First Line

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Zachary Bolduc Steps Up to Replace Juraj Slafkovský on Tonight’s First Line

Tonight, the Montreal Canadiens face off against the Columbus Blue Jackets. With Kirby Dach out due to injury, the team has made significant adjustments to its lineup.

Zachary Bolduc Steps Up to the First Line

In a strategic move, coach Martin St-Louis has reshuffled the lines. For the first time this season, the top line will see changes. Zachary Bolduc steps in to replace Juraj Slafkovský, joining elite forwards Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki.

Line Changes for Tonight’s Game

  • First Line: Caufield – Suzuki – Bolduc
  • Second Line: Slafkovský – Kapanen – Demidov
  • Third Line: Roy – Evans – Anderson
  • Fourth Line: Davidson – Veleno – Gallagher

Defensive Pairings

  • Matheson – Dobson
  • Struble – Hutson
  • Xhekaj – Carrier

Joshua Roy, who has been playing in Laval, has been recalled to take Dach’s place. As the Canadiens prepare for their match, it will be interesting to see how these line changes impact their performance on the ice.

Further updates on this game are expected as the situation evolves.