Montreal Canadiens news
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Canadiens name 23-man opening roster; Xhekaj and Engstrom make team, Guhle on injured reserve
Yahoo Sports reports Montreal's opening roster includes forward Florian Xhekaj and defenseman Adam Engstrom, with goaltenders Dobes listed as the starter and Montembeault as the backup. Goaltender Jacob Fowler and defenseman David Reinbacher were assigned to AHL Laval. Kaiden Guhle is unavailable for the opener and is on injured reserve. Montreal plays at Toronto tonight at 7 p.m. ET.
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Two young players, Florian Xhekaj and Adam Engstrom, made the Canadiens' opening roster.