Veleno Slides In as St. Louis Tries To Solve Canes’ Pressure

Martin St. Louis is making another lineup tweak, and the timing tells you everything about the matchup ahead. The Canadiens are staring at a Carolina team built to play heavy and fast, which is usually where coaches start reaching for different buttons. Veleno gets the nod over Kapanen, and that kind of move usually says the staff wants more answer, not more noise.