With Carey Price being forced to sit out a game due to skipping the All-Star game, the Montreal Canadiens have recalled goaltender Michael McNiven from the American Hockey League. It’s expected to be a one game stint on the bench as Price serves his “suspension.”
Even in that case, it’s a well-earned trip to the NHL level for McNiven who is 5-1-2 in his last eight starts including his first professional shutout in a win over the Cleveland Monsters last month. His strong play has bolstered his numbers back to respectable levels, and is a big reason why Laval is back sniffing around a playoff spot right now.