Carey Price's return will have to wait, as Montreal Canadiens backup goaltender Al Montoya has confirmed he will start the team's home opener Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Price, the 2015 Hart and Vezina Trophy winner, missed the Canadiens' first two games of the season due to the flu. He resumed skating Monday.
It's unknown whether Price will serve as backup Tuesday. Goalie Charlie Lindgren remains on the roster.
Michel Therrien said Carey Price has lost some weight and is not yet 100 percent. Wouldn't confirm whether he'll skate tomorrow morning.
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Montoya has posted a 1-0-1 record and a .942 save percentage through two games this season.
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