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Canadiens Recall Owen Beck

The Montreal Canadiens shared earlier today that forward Owen Beck has been recalled from AHL Laval. No corresponding transaction was made, although the move is a result of Florian Xhehaj’s day-to-day status while Oliver Kapanen is on injured reserve.

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:47 AM
Canadiens Recall Owen Beck
Key Things to Know
  • The Montreal Canadiens recalled forward Owen Beck from the AHL's Laval Rocket.
  • The move comes amid injuries to forwards Florian Xhehaj and Oliver Kapanen.
  • Beck could play Tuesday against the Buffalo Sabres as Montreal carries 12 healthy forwards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Montreal Canadiens have recalled 22-year-old forward Owen Beck from the AHL's Laval Rocket. The roster move comes as forward Florian Xhehaj remains day-to-day after leaving practice, while Oliver Kapanen is on injured reserve. With head coach Martin St. Louis carrying 12 healthy forwards, Beck could feature in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Buffalo Sabres.

Beck was drafted by Montreal in the second round in 2022 and has appeared in 28 NHL games, scoring his first goal last December. Known for his two-way play and face-off reliability, he posted a 58.7 percent win rate at the dot across 15 games during the 2025-26 season.

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