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The Montreal Canadiens’ lineup on Thursday night was notable for who wasn’t playing more than who was, especially on defence. Despite playing one of the worst teams in the league, a decision was made to scratch Jordan Harris, and this after Justin Barron wasn’t an option because he hadn’t even made the road trip. In net, the choice to play Jake Allen in what looked like a perfect time to start Samuel Montembeault was also an interesting one.