The many returns to play forced Ducharme to pull the young Rem Pitlick, Ryan Poehling and Michael Pezzetta out of the lineup. A rather questionable decision, since these three players stood out enormously during the difficult period the Canadiens went through.
In addition, this game will also mark the return to play of Cole Caufield, who will play on the fourth offensive unit. Although there is only one goal in 29 games this season, this decision is also cause for discussion, since it does not go at all in the direction of a team in « rebuilt ».
