The Montreal Canadiens play the Buffalo Sabers on Wednesday night in a game that will be far more crucial in the draft lottery than in the playoff race.
The two teams are tied in the overall standings, with the Sabers just ahead in 25th place with the same number of points (52) and the same number of games (55).
However, the Sabers have more wins, 24 against 22 for the CH.
The loser of this duel increases his chances of winning the lottery and getting his hands on Boston University prodigy Macklin Celebrini.
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Jesse Ylönen and Jordan Harris will return to the Canadiens' lineup, while Michael Pezzetta and Johnathan Kovacevic will fit. Since Cole Caufield was unable to take part in training on Tuesday due to treatment, he will remain loyal to his position.
The CH has escaped its last two meetings: defeats of 7:4 against the New York Rangers and 4:3 against the Washington Capitals.
Since Allen was in goal against the “Caps,” Samuel Montembeault took over his net.