A pair of rookies have reportedly made the Montreal Canadiens' opening-night roster.
Mikhail Sergachev and Artturi Lehkonen will begin the season with the NHL club, TVA's Renaud Lavoie reported Saturday.
RDS' Francois Gagnon corroborated the fact that Sergachev has made the team, adding details about his status.
The #Habs will reconsider his status in relation of ice time and progression. They will also monitor the 41 games plateau.
— Francois Gagnon (@GagnonFrancois) October 7, 2016
If sergachev plays 41 games this season he could reach the UFA status as soon as 25 years of age
— Francois Gagnon (@GagnonFrancois) October 7, 2016
The 18-year-old defenseman notched a pair of assists and five shots on goal in four preseason games.
Lehkonen, a 21-year-old Finnish forward, scored twice and added an assist in five exhibition contests.
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