We have some news from the Montreal Canadiens on this eve of the trade deadline, but more importantly, on this game day.

First of all, please note that there will be no practice today and that the media have been called for a press conference with Martin St-Louis, which will take place later today.

All details are in the official statement from the Montreal Canadiens.

“The Canadiens will not hold a morning practice on Thursday.

However, St-Louis and selected players will answer media questions at the arena before the game.”

Montreal Canadiens

So, it’s a date!

The Canadiens announce a pre-game press conference and confirm that Samuel Montembeault will be in net tonight

We already know the identity of the starting goaltender against Connor McDavid’s Oilers tonight.

Samuel Montembeault gets the start in Edmonton:

 

Samuel Montembeault, 28 years old, 6 feet 3 inches, and 218 pounds, has a record of 22 wins, 21 losses, and 3 overtime losses this season, with a goals-against average of 2.90 and a save percentage of .899.

Jakub Dobes, 23 years old, 6 feet 4 inches, and 215 pounds, has a record of 6 wins, 2 losses, and 1 overtime loss this season, with a goals-against average of 2.63 and a save percentage of .909.

A reminder that the game between the Canadiens and the Oilers is scheduled for 9:00 PM tonight, live from Edmonton.