Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno Switch Lines
During this morning's practice, the stakes were low. The team currently has 18 healthy skaters, so there was little reason to expect major changes on the ice. Unless there is an unexpected recall, this is the current reality for the club. While the goaltending situation remains under observation, there is no significant turmoil at the moment.
Kapanen forwards Cole and Slaf comes in to protect him. Caufield (playing goalie) then gets pecked by Demidov. The guys are having fun pic.twitter.com/V58Qn7PTJX – DansLesCoulisses (@DLCoulisses) November 3, 2025
Even though the Canadiens have not introduced new players to their lineup recently, the coach has shuffled the offensive lines slightly. From Saturday’s game against the Senators at the Bell Centre, the only adjustment was Brendan Gallagher and Joe Veleno swapping positions.
Current Offensive Line Combinations
- Caufield – Suzuki – Slafkovsky
- Newhook – Kapanen – Demidov
- Bolduc – Dach – Gallagher
- Anderson – Evans – Veleno
This lineup change is the main tactical update for the Canadiens following the recent game.
Author's Summary
The Canadiens made a minor adjustment by swapping Gallagher and Veleno in the forward lines, with the team stable and focused despite limited roster changes.
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