Game 28: Montreal Canadiens vs. Anaheim Ducks

Start time: 7:30 PM EST / 4:30 PM PST

Broadcasting: - Canadiens’ region: RDS (French) - Ducks’ region: Victory+ - Streaming: ESPN+ (USA), Prime Video (CAN)

Tonight’s matchup pits the Montreal Canadiens against the Anaheim Ducks in what promises to be an exciting clash. After falling to the Washington Capitals in their last outing, the Habs are looking to bounce back from a disappointing third period where they squandered four breakaway opportunities. Head Coach Martin St-Louis emphasized the importance of continuing the strong play seen in the first two periods of their recent games to avoid giving the opposition any breathing room later on.

As they prepare for this evening’s game, the Canadiens will be welcoming back defenseman Justin Barron into the lineup. His return is expected to be a significant boost for a team keen on regaining its footing, particularly in light of young players like Jayden Struble getting valuable game experience. However, if Barron falters tonight, Struble may reclaim his spot for what will be a tough matchup against superstars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin of the Pittsburgh Penguins just a few days later.

On the other side of the ice, the Anaheim Ducks are making waves with the debut of their new captain Jacob Trouba. Recently traded from the New York Rangers, Trouba is expected to inject some veteran leadership into a young Ducks team that has struggled this season. Canadiens fans will be hoping for a clean game, given Trouba's notorious reputation for physical play.

Projected Lineups:

Montreal Canadiens

Left Wing: Cole Caufield Centre: Nick Suzuki Right Wing: Alex Newhook Left Wing: Juraj Slafkovský Centre: Kirby Dach Right Wing: Patrik Laine Left Wing: Josh Anderson Centre: Christian Dvorak Right Wing: Brendan Gallagher Left Wing: Emil Heineman Centre: Jake Evans Right Wing: Joel Armia Defense: - Lane Hutson - Mike Matheson - Kaiden Guhle - Justin Barron - Arber Xhekaj - David Savard Goaltenders: - Starter: Samuel Montembeault - Backup: Cayden Primeau Scratched: Michael Pezzetta, Jayden Struble

Anaheim Ducks

Left Wing: Frank Vatrano Centre: Ryan Strome Right Wing: Troy Terry Left Wing: Cutter Gauthier Centre: Mason McTavish Right Wing: Alex Killorn Left Wing: Brock McGinn Centre: Isac Lundestrom Right Wing: Brett Leason Left Wing: Ross Johnston Centre: Jansen Harkins Right Wing: Sam Colangelo Defense: - Jackson Lacombe - Olen Zellweger - Cam Fowler - Radko Gudas - Brian Dumoulin - Jacob Trouba

As both teams take to the ice, keep an eye out for the dramatic twists and turns that make hockey such a thrilling sport. Will the Canadiens find their scoring stride, or will the Ducks capitalize on their fresh lineup to make a statement? Tune in tonight to witness the action unfold!