Ice Chips: Hoffman to return to Habs lineup

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Published Jan 09, 2023 at 11:48 AM ET

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Montreal Canadiens

Forward Mike Hoffman will return to the team's lineup Monday against the Seattle Kraken, leaving Anthony Richard as a healthy scratch.

Hoffman, who was a healthy scratch in the team's past two games, last played on Jan. 3. He has seven goals and 12 points in 28 games this season.

Hoffman is set to play on the team's fourth line with Jonathan Drouin and Michael Pezzetta.

Tyler Bertuzzi is expected to play Tuesday after being sidelined since Nov. 30 due to a hand injury.

Bertuzzi, 27, has one goal and four points in nine games this season.

The Red Wings will host the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday.

Goaltender Jaroslav Halak did not practice Monday due to a stomach bug.

Halak, 37, has a 4-6-1 record this season with a 2.85 goals-against average and a .896 save percentage this season.

The Minnesota Wild reassigned goaltender Zane McIntyre to the AHL's Iowa Wild on Monday.

McIntyre, 30, has an 0-4-1 record this season with a .3.97 GAA and a .858 save percentage.