After clearing waivers and being sent to the AHL earlier this season, Karl Alzner has been recalled by the Montreal Canadiens.

The move was made necessary by an upper-body injury to David Schlemko that has placed hom on the Injured Reserve list, leaving an open spot on the left side of the defence. Alzner will be joining the team for its end-of-year road trip that begins on Friday night against the Florida Panthers.