What happened: The Montreal Canadiens recalled defenseman David Reinbacher from the Laval Rocket. The roster move follows Montreal's 4-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.

Why it matters: Reinbacher returns to Montreal after the Canadiens previously loaned him to Laval in October. The call-up adds depth to Montreal's blue line as the team evaluates its defensive pairings.

What to watch: Montreal will determine Reinbacher's role and pairing ahead of the team's upcoming contest.