Suzuki and Dach return as Canadiens host Mammoth
Montreal gets its captain back after six games, while Alex Newhook is projected to centre a line with Kirby Dach.
What's newMontreal confirmed that Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach will return against Utah and Jakub Dobes will start in goal.
Nick Suzuki and Kirby Dach will be back in the Montreal Canadiens’ lineup Thursday against the Utah Mammoth, the club announced after its morning skate. The game is set for 7 p.m. ET at the Bell Centre.
Suzuki missed six games after injuring his left hand against San Jose on Oct. 20. He had played 546 consecutive regular-season games from the start of his NHL career. NHL.com projects him back between Cole Caufield and Juraj Slafkovsky.
Dach missed two games with an illness and is projected to skate with Alex Newhook. Newhook took a therapy day Wednesday, when the team said it expected him to be available against Utah.
Montreal announced Jakub Dobes as its starter in goal.
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