Kaiden Guhle Nearing Return to Canadiens Lineup

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle is nearing a return to the lineup, which will impact the team's defensive pairings, likely leading to either Arber Xhekaj or Jayden Struble becoming a healthy scratch. Guhle has played only 55 games in his first season and five this season since signing a six-year deal in July 2024, raising concerns about his availability. He was on the ice for 20 minutes on Thursday morning with other injured players.