Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher parks himself in front of Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper during a game in November at the Bell Centre.

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Welcome back to the daily Hockey Inside/Out newsletter, where the Montreal Canadiens are expected to get Kirby Dach back in the lineup tonight against the Minnesota Wild.

What the Puck: We all love Brendan Gallagher, but it’s time for him to sit

"Sadly he is no longer adding much to the equation. In fact he is often a liability and with a bunch of injured players on the cusp of return, it’s time for him to take a back seat."

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Does Patrik Laine still fit into Canadiens' plans?

"When it comes down to it, I want the puck in those situations. I want to be the guy that does it. You can’t be afraid to make a mistake in those situations. I enjoy those moments."

-Cole Caufield

"We’re not sure where the friendship part stands four years later, but we are sure of this: Jeff Gorton and Hughes are the best tandem in the game today and Hughes is the best GM of the Canadiens since the legendary Sam Pollock."

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Here's the schedule for this week

Jan. 20: Minnesota Wild at Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM)

Jan. 22: Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m., TSN2, RDS, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM)

Jan. 24: Montreal Canadiens at Boston Bruins (7 p.m., CBC, Sportsnet, TSN 690 Radio, 98.5 FM)

Where to watch every Habs game on TV

The PWHL

Here's the schedule for this week

Jan. 21: Montreal Victoire at Minnesota Frost (7 p.m. TSN, RDS)

Jan. 24: Ottawa Charge at Montreal Victoire (2 p.m. CBC, Radio-Canada)

Where to watch every Victoire game on TV

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