Mike Matheson to make Canadiens debut on Saturday, rookie defenceman made healthy scratch
Following Saturday's morning skate, it was revealed that Habs defenceman Michael Matheson will make his Canadiens debut on Saturday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Matheson, 28, was traded to the Canadiens from Pittsburgh this summer in exchange for Ryan Poehling and Jeff Petry.
The Pointe-Claire (Quebec) native suffered an abdominal strain during the pre-season and missed eight weeks. To make room for Matheson in the line-up, rookie defenceman Jordan Harris was made a healthy scratch.
Puck drop for Saturday's tilt between the Canadiens and Flyers at the Bell Centre is set for 7 p.m. ET and can be viewed on CityTV and Sportsnet East.
Martin St. Louis confirms Jordan Harris is out for Mike Matheson. Says the decision is based on the type of lineup they want against PHI. For now, St. Louis said, there will be a rotation between Harris, Xhekaj and Kovacevic.— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) November 19, 2022
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