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Montreal Canadiens assign Charlie Lindgren to Laval Rocket

The Montreal Canadiens have assigned Charlie Lindgren to the American Hockey League’s Laval Rocket.

The Canadiens have reassigned goaltender Charlie Lindgren to the AHL’s Laval Rocket. He will be available to play in Friday’s game against the Marlies.

Goaltender Michael McNiven has also been assigned to the club’s taxi squad. pic.twitter.com/bx1uKWRLTE— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 8, 2021

Lindgren will be available to play on Friday, and this likely means that Carey Price may be out longer than first anticipated. Cayden Primeau was Jake Allen’s backup on Wednesday.