The Montreal Canadiens have continued a busy Monday with a depth acquisition.

The team has acquired centre Brian Flynn from the Buffalo Sabres for a 2016 fifth-round draft choice.

Flynn, 26, is in the second year of a two-year deal at a cap hit of $638,000. He's a restricted free agent at season's end.

In 54 games this season, the Lynnfield, Massachusetts native has five goals and 12 assists.

Earlier on Monday, the Habs acquired defenceman Jeff Petry from the Edmonton Oilers