Deslauriers was a healthy scratch Tuesday, when the Canadiens won the first half of their home-and-away series against the Senators. That’s why Thursday’s game started with Deslauriers on a line with the team’s two leading scorers, Jonathan Drouin and Max Domi. “I never told him to (fight), but I wanted (the Senators) to know that he was there for protection. “I felt good tonight and this is the kind of game I want to play,” said Deslauriers. The Canadiens had a chance to get a good night’s sleep after the win in Ottawa.

Source: National Post December 07, 2018 21:45 UTC