The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Michael Bournival from the Hamilton Bulldogs on Monday.

Bournival has played in two games with the Bulldogs this season, recording one goal. The 22-year-old split last season between the Canadiens and Bulldogs.

In 60 regular season games with Montreal, he recorded seven goals, seven assists and 18 penalty minutes. In three regular season games with Hamilton, the Shawinigan, Que. native recorded two goals, one assist and two penalty minutes. In 74 career American Hockey League regular season games with the 'Dogs, he has recorded 34 points (13 goals, 21 assists) and 28 penalty minutes.

Bournival was originally selected by the Colorado Avalanche in the third round (71st overall) in the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He was acquired by the Canadiens from the Avalanche in exchange for defenceman Ryan O'Byrne on Nov. 11, 2010.