Bad news for tonight's game against the Ottawa Senators

The star forward of the Sens will be absent against the CH, as he is still dealing with an injury.

There will be a major stake in this clash with Ottawa. It will be one of those famous "four-point games," but in this case, for securing the best possible draft position.

Should the Senators win in regulation time, it would significantly increase the chances for the CH to select among the top six.

Only two points separate the 5th to the 7th position in the draft order, meaning that every point earned in the last three duels will have a major impact on the future of the Canadiens.

Here is the scenario before tonight's matchup:

This is also a disappointing announcement for the fans of the Tricolore who wish to see the team draft as high as possible next June. The loss of a talented player like Stutzle could make a difference in this matchup, especially since he has always been successful against Montreal.

Do you also wish for a Habs defeat tonight for the sake of the draft?