All Habs GameDay: Sunday September 25, 2011
Halifax Metro Centre 6:00 pm. EDT
Who will play?
MONTREAL CANADIENS
Forwards
Olivier Archambault, Alexander Avtsin, Michael Blunden, Erik Cole, Mathieu Darche, Andreas Engqvist, Brendan Gallagher, Scott Gomez, Andrei Kostitsyn, Philippe Lefebvre, Dany Masse, Aaron Palushaj, Brian Willsie
Defensemen
Nathan Beaulieu, Morgan Ellis, Hal Gill, Alex Henry, Yannick Weber, Alexei Yemelin
Goaltenders
Peter Budaj (will play full game), Robert Mayer (backup)
The Canadiens have travelled to Halifax with 13 forwards in case of injury or illness — only 12 will play. The three forwards named by Jacques Martin who are vying for the last roster spot will all be in the line-up: Michael Blunden, Andreas Engqvist, and Aaron Palushaj. It’s a bit of a homecoming for Cape Breton Screaming Eagle defenseman Morgan Ellis who will suit up for the Habs. Peter Budaj gets the start in goal and will play the full game with Robert Mayer as the backup.
BOSTON BRUINS
Forwards
Brad Marchand, Nathan Horton, Tyler Seguin, Benoit Pouliot, Greg Campbell, Jordan Caron, Zack Hamill, Daniel Paille, Shawn Thornton, Trent Whitfield, Max Sauve, Chris Clark
Defensemen
Zdeno Chara, Joe Corvo, Adam McQuaid, Stephen Kampfer, Zach McKelvie, David Warsofsky
Goaltenders
Tuukka Rask, Anton Khudobin
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►Montreal Canadiens projected lines: updated following Sunday morning skate
Forwards
Brendan Gallagher – Scott Gomez – Erik Cole
Andrei Kostitsyn – Brian Willsie – Aaron Palushaj
Michael Blunden – Andreas Engqvist – Mathieu Darche
Alexander Avstin – Dany Massé – Olivier Archambault
Philippe Lefebvre is designated the 13th forward and may not play.
Defensemen
Nathan Beaulieu, Morgan Ellis, Hal Gill, Alex Henry, Yannick Weber, Alexei Yemelin
Goaltenders
Peter Budaj (will play full game)
Robert Mayer (backup)
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►Pouliot faces former mates:
“I’m pumped. It’s going to be fun going back there. The last few years I played there were good. Now I’m playing with the Bruins. I know how much fun these games are. It’s going to be awesome.” — Benoit Pouliot
Boston Herald: Benoit Pouliot Scores a Shot with B’s
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►Valentenko cut by Rangers: Pavol Valentenko was one of 40 players placed on waivers by NHL teams on Saturday. Valentenko was the former Canadiens defenseman sent to New York as part of the Scott Gomez trade.
Complete waiver list at TSN.