Cayden Primeau will play his first game with the Rocket tonight since April 2023.

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The Canadiens will resume action tonight against Chicago. Will the Montrealers be able to secure a sixth victory in seven games since the arrival of Alexandre Carrier (and the departure of Justin Barron)?

Will they continue their resurgence even if the holiday season is now a thing of the past?

Will Patrik Laine, Alex Newhook, and Kirby Dach once again showcase their raw talent?

We’ll see… but three games in four nights in Chicago, Denver, and Montreal will not be easy for the Canadiens players.

And what about the Rocket?
The Rocket will also be back in action tonight as they host the Abbotsford Canucks in Laval.

This will be the Rocket’s first game since Cayden Primeau’s demotion. Pascal Vincent has decided not to play mind games with the fragile goalie as Dave Cameron would likely have done if he were the coach of the Habs’ affiliate.

This will be Primeau’s first start in the AHL since April 2023.

Anthony Marcotte even reports that there is a possibility of seeing Primeau face those same Canucks tomorrow night, during the second consecutive game between the two teams.

It should be noted that Primeau has found success in Laval in the past and seems to have shown up at Place Bell in good spirits.

The Rocket definitely needs points in the standings; a goalie with NHL experience can only help! When you’re paid over a million dollars to guard the net in the American League, you’re expected to step up in a game like today’s.

Cayden Primeau will meet the crowd at Place Bell tonight.
(Credit: Rocket de Laval)

The Rocket has lost its last two games and slipped to fourth place in the North Division of the American League. They were sitting comfortably at the top just a few weeks ago…

Notably, Brandon Gignac and Florian Xhekaj, both injured, will not be in uniform against the Canucks. Riley Kidney will simply be left out.

In Brief

– Speaking of Dave Cameron.

– To watch out for.

– What do you think?