Canadiens' Noah Dobson: Returns to the lineup Saturday

Dobson (groin) will be in the lineup versus Ottawa on Saturday, according to Patrick Friolet of RDS.ca.

Dobson will return to action in Montreal's final preseason game after leaving a matchup against Toronto on Sept. 25. He struggled in 2024-25 with the Islanders, earning only 39 regular-season points. After being acquired by the Canadiens in the offseason, the 25-year-old could bounce back with at least 55 points if he remains healthy.