After a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders, the Canadiens are inserting Zachary Bolduc and Jayden Struble while scratching Alexandre Texier and Arber Xhekaj for Saturday's game against Washington. Bolduc has 10 goals and 13 assists in 57 games, while Struble has eight assists in 39 appearances.
Montreal holds first place in the Eastern Conference wild-card standings, four points ahead of the Capitals who have won three straight. Coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.