Canadiens Adjust Bottom-Six Lines to Spark Offense
Martin St-Louis aims to boost offensive output from his bottom-six forwards by making a strategic lineup change. The Montreal Canadiens held practice Monday morning in Brossard, where the coach decided on a notable switch.
Lineup Changes
St-Louis swapped Joe Veleno and Brendan Gallagher's positions. Gallagher was moved from his veteran line to rejoin Kirby Dach and Zack Bolduc, while Veleno took Gallagher’s place alongside Jake Evans and Josh Anderson.
Coach's Perspective
St-Louis expressed satisfaction with both lines' effort and style of play but hopes the rearrangement will increase their offensive contributions.
Performance Overview
- Gallagher, Dach, and Bolduc played the first five games together; Bolduc earned four points, Dach two out of his three total points, and Gallagher four out of six total points in that span.
- Evans and Anderson, initially paired with Patrik Laine for five games, recorded no points, despite Laine’s efforts.
"It’s not that I’m dissatisfied with those lines; I’m happy with their intentions and how they play, but I want to see if this swap can boost their offense."
Gallagher’s return to the line with Dach and Bolduc is an attempt to reignite the chemistry that showed promise early in the season.
St-Louis is leveraging these adjustments to find new offensive sparks without compromising team effort or style.
Author’s Summary
Martin St-Louis makes a tactical swap in Montreal's bottom six to enhance offense, balancing player strengths and past line performances to ignite scoring chances.
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