The Montreal Canadiens returned to practice on Monday, and there appear to be a couple of changes ahead of Tuesday’s game against the San Jose Sharks.
Mike Hoffman and Sami Niku both took part in practice with a regular line, indicating they might be ready to enter the lineup sooner rather than later. This was only Hoffman’s second practice with the team, but he skated on a line with Adam Brooks and Brendan Gallagher. Jake Evans did not take part in Monday’s practice.
Niku skated next to Brett Kulak and Chris Wideman appeared to be the odd defender out.