Cristobal Huet Returns to Chicago's Net Tonight

The Chicago Blackhawks will travel to Montreal to take on the Montreal Canadiens tonight on Versus as the Blackhawks look to get back on track after an embarrassing loss to the Vancouver Canucks.

The Canadiens will see a familiar face in the Chicago net tonight—their former starting goaltender, Cristobal Huet.

Huet is making his first start for Chicago since March 18 against the Columbus Blue Jackets, a game the Blackhawks lost in overtime.

The Blackhawks are hoping that Huet can play well and break his slump of bad games—2-4-1 in his last eight starts, including being pulled in one of those games.

The 'Hawks will need strong goaltending and a strong offensive showing to beat the Canadiens.

Check out the Blackhawks' keys to victory:

Cristobal Huet's Play

The biggest problems Huet had in his last few games were his rebound control and occasionally giving up the soft goal.

Huet needs to cut down on these mistakes tonight because, if he has another poor showing, he might not come off the bench for the rest of the season.

Quality Offensive Chances

In the Blackhawks' last game against the Canucks, they were able to put 26 shots on Vancouver goalie Roberto Luongo.

But of those 26 shots on net, only a handful of them were quality scoring chances.

Tonight, the 'Hawks will not be facing a top notch goaltender like Luongo, and must take advantage by having better net presence and creating more quality scoring chances.

Here are the Chicago players to watch for:

Dustin Byfuglien

With Troy Brouwer out of the lineup for the next two games, Byfuglien will likely be getting more ice time. Big Buff has been a slight disappointment for 'Hawks fans after he signed a big contract extension this offseason.

However, Byfuglien will be key as he is now seeing time at the point on the second power play unit.

If he can be more consistent down the stretch, he will give the 'Hawks another big-time scoring option.

Aaron Johnson

Johnson had one of his best nights in a Blackhawks sweater against the Canucks. He was good in his own defensive zone and also was quick on jumping into the offensive play.

It looks as though he has played his way back into the starting lineup, a spot formerly held by Matt Walker. Although Johnson isn't the physical presence that Walker is, he is good at handling the puck and a better all-around defensemen.

Be sure you keep your eye on him because he may see more ice time, considering his strong play as of late.

Projected Lineup

Forwards:Sharp-Toews-Kane, Ladd-Bolland-Havlat, Versteeg-Pahlsson-Byfuglien, Eager-Fraser-Burish

Defense: Keith-Seabrook,Campbell-Hjalmarsson,Johnson-Barker

Goaltender: Huet