Canadiens' Scrivens clears waivers, assigned to AHL

Ben Scrivens is heading back to the American Hockey League.

The Montreal Canadiens netminder cleared waivers and was assigned to the St. John's IceCaps, it was announced Thursday.

The 29-year-old was placed on waivers Wednesday after the team signed NCAA goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a two-year contract.

Scrivens has gone 5-8-0 with a .906 save percentage and a 3.07 GAA with the Canadiens, while also boasting a 2-6-1 record with a .893 save percentage and a 3.47 GAA with the Edmonton Oilers' affiliate, the Bakersfield Condors.