Canadiens Return Guhle to Lineup Against Red Wings in Montreal

The Montreal Canadiens will welcome defenseman Kaiden Guhle back to the lineup for their game against the Detroit Red Wings at the Bell Centre on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Guhle returns after offseason adductor muscle surgery, while Montreal also prepares for roster changes with Jacob Fowler making his second consecutive start.

According to NHL.com, Guhle missed training camp and the Canadiens' first four games of the season because of the procedure. Sportsnet reported the 24-year-old has missed more than 115 games during his four-year career because of multiple injuries.

Guhle said he was cleared after avoiding setbacks during his recovery process and expressed confidence ahead of his return.

"Didn’t have any setbacks or anything, so I feel good and I’m ready to go. The staff, coaches and management were all in my corner and made sure that I was 100% ready to go, if not 110. Didn’t want to have any setbacks, didn’t want to have to deal with stuff during the year and they were unbelievable through this whole process," said Kaiden Guhle, Canadiens defenseman.

The Canadiens adjusted their roster to make room for Guhle after trading defenseman Jayden Struble to the Nashville Predators for a 2027 second-round pick, according to Sportsnet. Montreal is expected to dress 11 forwards and seven defensemen against Detroit, with Florian Xhekaj out of the lineup.

NHL.com reported Guhle is expected to return in a defense role after missing time, while RotoWire noted he recorded two goals and 11 points in 39 regular-season games during the 2025-26 season.

Montreal will also continue with goaltender Jacob Fowler, who will start his second straight game after making his NHL debut against Nashville earlier in the week. According to NHL.com, Fowler was one of 17 players who participated in an optional morning skate before the matchup.

Fowler was recalled after Samuel Montembeault suffered an injury in practice, according to AwinningHabit. In his first start, Fowler allowed three goals on 18 shots against the Predators.

The Canadiens and Red Wings are scheduled to begin play shortly after 7:00 p.m. ET at the Bell Centre.