Overview
- Evans suffered a lower-body injury in the Dec. 20 game at Pittsburgh and had been placed on injured reserve before the holiday break.
- In 34 games this season, the 29-year-old has five goals and five assists while logging over 15 minutes per night in a defensive-center role.
- Montreal brought back Montembeault from a conditioning stint with AHL Laval, where he posted an 0-2-0 record with a .904 save percentage and a 2.53 goals-against average.
- No corresponding move was announced with the recall, leaving the Canadiens temporarily carrying three goaltenders on the NHL roster.
- Recent addition Phillip Danault is positioned to absorb key checking minutes during Evans’ absence, with Montreal resuming play Sunday at Tampa Bay.