Canadiens recall Nikita Scherbak from AHL Laval

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Montreal Canadiens right wing Nikita Scherbak skates with the puck under pressure from Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson during the third period of a game (David Becker/AP)

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled forward Nikita Scherbak from the AHL’s Laval Rocket.

Scherbak has one goal and two assists in nine games with Montreal this season, and has seven goals and 30 points with Laval in 26 games.

The Russian winger was taken with the 26th pick of the 2014 NHL Draft.

The Canadiens host the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday.

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