The Montreal Canadiens will have some reinforcement Saturday night.

The club announced that it has recalled defenseman Mikhail Sergachev on an emergency basis from the OHL's Windsor Spitfires.

The Canadiens drafted Sergachev with the ninth overall pick last year. He began the season with Montreal, appearing in three games before being returned to junior.

Sergachev recorded 43 points in 50 games with the Spitfires this season.

The Canadiens currently have a banged up blue line, with defensemen Shea Weber, Alexei Emelin, and Jordie Benn all dealing with day-to-day ailments.

None of three played Friday against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Weber and Emelin will not play against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday, but Benn could return to the lineup.

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