Canadiens defenceman Kaiden Guhle set to return from lower-body injury

Kaiden Guhle will make his return to the lineup against the Detroit Red Wings on Hockey Night in Canada following a lower-body injury that sidelined him on Oct. 18.

The 23-year-old has a goal and two points in just five games this season.

Guhle is in the first year of a six-year, $33.3-million contract he signed with Montreal last off-season.

The 16th overall pick in 2020 has 17 goals, 43 assists and 60 points in 174 career games with the Canadiens.

The Canadiens will take on the Red Wings at 7:00 p.m. ET / 4:00 p.m. PT on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.