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.
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Canadiens' Adam Engstrom: Loaned to AHL affiliate
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Engstrom was assigned to AHL Laval on Monday.
Engstrom had 10 goals and 34 points in 45 minor-league games during the 2025-26 regular season. It wouldn't be surprising if he played in Tuesday's playoff matchup against AHL Toronto.
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Canadiens' Adam Engstrom: Logs first assist
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Engstrom notched an assist and two PIM in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Panthers.
The helper was the first point of Engstrom's career. The 22-year-old blueliner has added eight shots on net, eight PIM, a plus-3 rating, five hits and five blocked shots over 12 appearances. Engstrom has been in a depth role since his March 30 call-up, but he has a chance to play as long as Alexandre Carrier (upper body) remains out.
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Canadiens' Adam Engstrom: Recalled again
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Engstrom was called up from AHL Laval on Tuesday.
Engstrom will provide extra defensive depth for the Canadiens on their upcoming two-game road trip. The 22-year-old made two appearances earlier in the season, logging two shots on net, two blocked shots and one hit.
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Canadiens' Adam Engstrom: Up after AHL explosion
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Engstrom has been recalled by the Canadiens from AHL Laval, the team announced Sunday
One day after recording five points for AHL Laval, Engstrom has been brought up to join the NHL club. The 22-year-old has 14 points (five goals, nine assists) in 18 games at the AHL level. Should he appear in a game with the Canadiens, it would be the first NHL appearance of his career. Whether that will happen remains to be seen considering Montreal's six defensemen are pretty set at the moment.
