Patrik Laine loses his spot in the top-6 | Owen Beck replaces Michael Pezzetta

Clearly, Martin St-Louis wants to send messages tonight.

A few minutes before the game in San Jose, Patrik Laine saw his coach confirm that he would not play in the top-6. He will be on the third line – which resembles a fourth line – with Jake Evans and Joel Armia.

And Michael Pezzetta is heading back to the stands as young Owen Beck enters the lineup. Logan Mailloux will not play.

Tonight’s lineup

Tonight’s lineup#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/FV7gQ5zfbh

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