MONTREAL - A long road trip may be a welcome respite for the injury-struck Montreal Canadiens.
A game Thursday night against the Los Angeles Kings at the Bell Centre is the Canadiens' last at home until Jan. 6.
They will play eight straight on the road over an 18 day stretch, including the outdoor Winter Classic on Jan. 1 against the Bruins at Boston's Fenway Park.
"I feel it's something we need right now," defenceman Nathan Beaulieu said. "It'll be good for us to get on the road and spend time together.
"We're going through a tough stretch right now.