With Carey Price out with a lower-body injury, the Montreal Canadiens have turned to their AHL affiliate to find a replacement. As Charlie Lindgren is out for the same reason, that man will be Michael McNiven.
Canadiens have recalled goaltender Michael McNiven from the AHL’s Laval Rocket (emergency recall). He will join the team in Sunrise, Florida. Goaltender Carey Price will be placed on Injured reserve list (retroactive - December 22).
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Price had played the last six games for the Canadiens before the holiday break, but was unable to get through practice on Thursday.