They're ready!

Both David Krejci and Torey Krug are expected to be back in the lineup tonight against the Montreal Canadiens.

“Both of them are tracking in the right direction, so unless there’s any kind of setback I think we’re doing okay with them,” said Julien.

Krejci and Krug, who both tended to a hip and shoulder surgery (respectively), were cleared by the medical staff to play in the preseason bout tonight in Quebec City against the Habs.

They’ve been asked how they feel about playing again after a long road to recovery, and here’s what they had to say:

Puck drops at 7 pm ET tonight.