Martin St. Louis will be behind the bench for the first time when the Montreal Canadiens take on the Washington Capitals tonight, making his debut as an NHL head coach. If he can take the Canadiens to a win, it will be just their ninth of the season, and would snap a seven-game losing streak. While Montreal and the rest of the league prepare for action, we’ll keep track of all the minor league shuffling.
Atlantic Division
- The Boston Bruins have recalled Jack Studnicka and Tyler Lewington from the Providence Bruins after losing Brad Marchand and Patrice Bergeron this week. To make some room, Oskar Steen has been sent to the minor leagues as Studnicka can fill in a center spot. Erik Haula will be between Taylor Hall and David Pastrnak on the top line.
Metropolitan Division
Central Division
- The Winnipeg Jets have sent Declan Chisholm to the minor leagues, as Logan Stanley is expected to travel with the team and soon make his return to the lineup. Chisholm, 22, has played in two games for the Jets this season but will return to Manitoba, where he’s suited up 31 times.
Pacific Division
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