Canadiens Recall Adam Engström After Carrier Ruled Out 2–4 Weeks

Overview

• The Canadiens, which announced the transaction Monday on their official account, recalled defenseman Adam Engström from the AHL’s Laval Rocket.
• The team later said defenseman Alexandre Carrier will miss 2 to 4 weeks with an upper-body injury, underscoring the need for blue-line depth.
• Engström leads Laval defensemen in scoring this season and recently returned from a late-February upper-body injury.
• Rookie goaltender Jakub Dobes earned the NHL’s First Star of the Week after a 3–0 run with a .962 save percentage.
• Forwards Kirby Dach and Alexandre Texier were seen skating in Brossard, signaling rehab progress that could give coaches more forward options soon.