Canadiens Add Kaiden Guhle for Season Debut Against Red Wings

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Kaiden Guhle will return from offseason surgery on October 10, 2026, when the team hosts the Detroit Red Wings at Bell Centre, giving Montreal a lineup boost after he missed training camp.

According to NHL.com, the 24-year-old Guhle missed the entire training camp following a minor summer procedure. He is expected to play his first game of the season against Detroit.

Guhle said he completed his recovery process without complications and received support from Montreal's medical staff, coaches and management before being cleared to return.

"I did not have a setback or anything like that, so I feel good and ready to play," said Kaiden Guhle, Montreal Canadiens defenseman.

NHL.com reported that Guhle wanted to avoid a recurrence during the season and that the organization worked with him to ensure he was fully prepared before his return.

"The medical staff, the coaches and the management group all supported me and made sure I was ready 100 percent, if not 110 percent. I did not want to have a setback, I did not want to have to deal with that during the year and they were incredible throughout the process," said Kaiden Guhle, Montreal Canadiens defenseman.

Montreal also made additional lineup changes for the game, including Jacob Fowler starting his second consecutive match, the team dressing 11 forwards and seven defensemen, and Florian Xhekaj being left out of the lineup, according to NHL.com.

Fowler was among 16 players who took part in the optional morning skate before the game. The opening faceoff was scheduled shortly after 7:00 p.m. ET.