The Montreal Canadiens are dealing with several potential roster changes following their recent game. Defenseman Kaiden Guhle’s status is uncertain after suffering what looks like a leg injury, while forward Kirby Dach also left the game following a nasty collision.

The Montreal Canadiens have been enjoying some success in the NHL lately. Some of the team’s top prospects have also seen success in various leagues globally.

Continues hot stretch

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets will look to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Montreal Canadiens. Montreal is 24-20-5 overall and 13-8-4 in home games. The Canadiens rank fifth in the league serving 9.9 penalty minutes per game.

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Montreal Canadiens’ Jake Evans (71) celebrates with teammates Kirby Dach (77) and Patrik Laine (92) after ...

No good news on this night: Defenceman Kaiden Guhle fell awkwardly in the corner in the last period, clutched his right knee and limped off the ice. The Canadiens later announced he suffered a lower-body injury and will require further evaluation.

Since signing his bridge deal with the Anaheim Ducks back in 2023, Trevor Zegras has dealt with the injury bug. The 23-year-old has only played 56 games in the past two seasons due to multiple lower-body injuries.

THROUGH GAMES OF WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29, 2025

The Wings need a big week at home – the Montreal Canadiens, Lightning and Kings come to Little Caesars Arena, and a poor showing is likely to put them in a big hole as they try to end a playoff ...

Laine has been the perfect addition for the Canadiens. While his defensive game can be improved, he is being paid to score goals, and he is doing that, especially on the power play. On the season, Laine has 17 points (12 goals and five assists) in 19 games. Ten of those goals have come on the power play, improving the Canadiens’ power play.

Also in this week's notebook, Lane Hutson's self-evaluation, the second line's emergence and an update on an under-the-radar prospect.

Sportsnet's Eric Engels said he believed the Montreal Canadiens should go all in for Miko Rantanen if he hit the market, and even with Friday night's trade, he might still do.