Petry, Merrill in for Canadiens in for Game 2
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Montreal Canadiens defencemen Jeff Petry and Jon Merrill will return for Game 2 against the Vegas Golden Knights. Defencemen Alexander Romanov and Brett Kulak will sit.
Petry has not played since Game 3 of the Canadiens’ second-round series against the Winnipeg Jets after sustaining a hand injury. Petry has three assists in 10 playoff games this season.
Merrill has not played since Game 5 of the Habs’ first-round series against the Toronto Maple Leafs due to an undisclosed injury.
The Canadiens trail the Golden Knights 1-0.