Netminder Cristobal Huet is expected to be back in the Montreal Canadiens' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Boston Bruins.

Huet, who was cleared to resume playing over the weekend after missing nearly two months with a hamstring injury, will serve as the backup to starting goalie Jaroslav Halak.

Cristobal Huet will serve as the Canadiens' backup goalie on Tuesday.
(Tom Hanson/Canadian Press)

Huet injured his leg during a game on Feb. 14. After surgery on the hamstring he had been expected to miss the rest of the regular season. 

"It's a huge plus for our team," said Canadiens coach Guy Carbonneau when asked about Huet's return. "He's ready to go and I think he's anxious to get going."

With just three games remaining in the regular season, the Canadiens are in a pitched battle to make the playoffs.

Montreal sits in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with 88 points, but the ninth-place Toronto Maple Leafs are only a single point back in the race for the final playoff berth.

At the time of his injury, Huet was the Canadiens' No. 1 puckstopper. It's unclear if he'll return to that role if Montreal makes the post-season.

"It feels good to be back with the boys in the lineup," said Huet.

"I'll just try to be ready if I'm asked to play."

With files from the Canadian Press