Otto Leskinen Transactions

Leskinen ascended from AHL Laval to the Montreal Canadiens' active roster Tuesday.

Leskinen was assigned to AHL Laval on Wednesday.

Leskinen will be promoted to Montreal's active roster and play Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets, Eric Engels of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Leskinen was recalled from AHL Laval to the taxi squad Monday.

The Canadiens recalled Leskinen from his loan with KalPa Kuopio of the Finnish Liiga.