Montreal Canadiens defenseman Jordan Harris will make his NHL debut Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Lightning, head coach Martin St. Louis confirmed Friday.
The Canadiens signed Harris to a two-year entry-level contract on March 26, a day after he wrapped up his fourth season at Northeastern University. The 21-year-old would've become an unrestricted free agent if he hadn't signed his entry-level deal with the club by Aug. 15.
With Chris Wideman a healthy scratch, here's how the Canadiens' defensive pairs could look Saturday with Harris in the lineup:
| LD | RD |
|---|---|
| Joel Edmundson | Justin Barron |
| Alexander Romanov | David Savard |
| Corey Schueneman | Jordan Harris |
Harris is a versatile defenseman with a solid two-way game. He can play both sides of the blue line despite being left-handed. He had five goals and 15 assists in 39 games with Northeastern University this season.
