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Without Nick Suzuki, the Montreal Canadiens are going to be looking at these three players to step up and produce.

Brandon Croce of A Winning Habit highlights three under-the-radar players the Montreal Canadiens need strong performances from in the Heritage Classic against the Winnipeg Jets. Following a 4-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks without Nick Suzuki, Montreal enters Sunday's outdoor showcase seeking continued momentum against a Jets team looking to rebound from a recent four-game winless slide.
The writer identifies rookie recall Owen Beck, defenseman Kaiden Guhle, and veteran offseason signing Chris Kreider as critical contributors. Beck impressed in his season debut on the fourth line, Guhle delivered a goal and an assist while leading the team in ice time against Chicago, and Kreider is highlighted as an important presence who could break out offensively amid Suzuki's absence.
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