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Xhekaj was recalled from AHL Laval on Monday.

Xhekaj put up decent numbers in the minors this season, producing 17 goals and 12 assists in 64 regular-season games, adding 182 PIM as well. He also played in five contests for the Canadiens during the regular season, picking up an assist, nine hits and seven PIM. If the 21-year-old winger can earn a more permanent roster spot next season, he could provide intriguing fantasy value in banger leagues. For now, he'll serve as an emergency depth option during the postseason.

Engstrom was recalled from AHL Laval on Monday.

Engstrom will serve as one of the Black Aces for the Canadiens during postseason play after Laval's season came to an end over the weekend. Engstrom made 15 appearances for Montreal this year, recording an assist, eight blocked shots, eight PIM and seven hits while averaging 13:03 of ice time.

Reinbacher was elevated from the minors Monday.

Reinbacher made his NHL debut this season, earning an assist, three shots on goal and two blocked shots in two games for the Canadiens. In the AHL, the 21-year-old blueliner's offensive upside was on display, as he generated five goals and 19 assists in 57 regular-season contests.

Beck was recalled from AHL Laval on Monday.

With the Rocket eliminated from the Calder Cup playoffs, the Canadiens brought up their Black Aces, including Beck. In 15 NHL games this year, the 22-year-old center notched one goal, 11 shots and 24 hits while averaging 9:11 of ice time. Looking ahead to next season, Beck will likely continue splitting his time between the NHL and AHL.

Evans picked up two assists in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

Both helpers came on tallies by Alex Newhook, one late in the first period and one an empty-netter late in the third. Evans has collected three assists in the last two games on the heels of a six-game point drought, but the 29-year-old is still looking for his first goal of the playoffs. He produced 12 goals and 12 assists in 68 regular-season contests.

Hutson notched two power-play assists in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

Both helpers came in the second period as the Canadiens blew open a 1-1 tie. It was Hutson's first multi-point performance of the postseason, but he's been one of Montreal's steadiest threats so far. He has gotten onto the scoresheet in eight of 10 playoff contests while compiling two goals and nine points, including one goal and four assists with the man advantage.

Caufield produced a goal and an assist Sunday, both on the power play, in a 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

The 25-year-old winger snapped a five-game point drought with a strong effort, as Caufield gave Montreal the lead for good with his tally early in the second period before helping to set up Juraj Slafkovsky later in the frame. Caufield has two goals and six points in 10 games during the Canadiens' postseason run, with all of his scoring coming on the power play, heading into Game 4 on Tuesday.

Newhook scored two goals in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

It's the second straight two-goal performance for Newhook, who scored Montreal's first and last goals in this win. The 25-year-old produced 13 goals and 25 points over 42 regular-season games this year, but he's suddenly become a sniper in the playoffs with five goals in the last four contests.

Dobes made 26 saves on 28 shots in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Sabres in Game 3.

Tage Thompson knocked a puck past Dobes just 53 seconds into the first period, but he shook it off and allowed only a power-play tally by Rasmus Dahlin the rest of the way as Montreal's offense took control. The 24-year-old netminder sports an impressive 2.13 GAA and .918 save percentage through his first 10 career playoff starts heading into Game 4 on Tuesday, as the Canadiens look to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series.

Dahlin produced a power-play goal and an even-strength assist in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Canadiens in Game 3.

The Norris Trophy finalist recorded his first points of the series, helping to set up Tage Thompson for a first-period goal before snapping home his own tally late in the second. Dahlin has two goals and six points in nine games this postseason, and both goals have come with the man advantage.