It’s official: Quebecer David Savard will return to action tonight.
The Canadiens confirmed this afternoon.
Forward Michael Pezzetta will take Tanner Pearson’s spot in the lineup. Goaltender Jake Allen gets the start. Defenseman David Savard will return to the lineup tonight, and a decision will be made after warmups regarding which defenseman will sit. #GoHabsGo
– Montreal Canadiens (@CanadiensMTL) December 10, 2023
Mattias Norlinder has been traded to the Laval Rocket to make room in the lineup.
The Canadiens have traded defenseman Mattias Norlinder to the Rocket.
Mattias Norlinder has been reassigned to the Rocket. pic.twitter.com/MJ0DgEWhSO– Rocket de Laval (@RocketLaval) December 10, 2023
More details to come.