The Montreal Canadiens are making changes to their forward lines as they prepare for upcoming games. They have recalled Joshua Roy from the AHL and are seeing Patrik Laine return to practice, though still in a non-contact jersey due to a knee injury.

Head coach Martin St. Louis emphasized the need for struggling forwards Juraj Slafkovsky and Kirby Dach to elevate their performance, focusing on adapting to the game's demands rather than just working hard.

Roy, who has performed well in the AHL, is now positioned on the second line, while the Canadiens continue to manage their roster with the recent injury updates.