Canadiens' Jordan Harris to make NHL debut vs. Lightning
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.