Capitals Appear to Receive Major Reinforcements for Game 4, Spelling Trouble for the Habs
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We have another tough blow for the Montreal Canadiens ahead of Game 4 against the Washington Capitals. In fact, we could even say.. two tough blows!
Alex Ovechkin's squad could be getting some major reinforcements (literally) as early as tonight.
The giant Aliaksei Protas is expected to return to the lineup.
Aliaksei Protas appears ready to return for the Capitals in Game 4:
"He's at full speed at practice. Everything seems to be going well."
"He's at full speed at practice. Everything seems to be going well."
Not only will the Capitals seemingly add a 6-foot-6 player to their lineup, but this player also ranked as the 9th best player in the entire National Hockey League this season at 5-on-5.
He is also the Capitals' best 5-on-5 player.
Logan Thompson and Aliaksei Protas Likely Returning Tonight
No, this is definitely not good news for the Habs.
"Logan Thompson could, miraculously, play tonight.
Protas also seems ready to play.
Monty is day-to-day. Primeau backing up Dobes.
Savard missed practice but should play.
The drama of this series is reaching new heights."
- Habs Chronicle
Protas also seems ready to play.
Monty is day-to-day. Primeau backing up Dobes.
Savard missed practice but should play.
The drama of this series is reaching new heights."
- Habs Chronicle
We'll be keeping a close eye on this for you, but while the Caps are getting major reinforcements and great news from the infirmary, it's the complete opposite for the Habs.
Renaud Lavoie (TVA Sports) puts it even more clearly.
Despite the way Logan Thompson left the ice on Friday, following a collision with his own teammate Dylan Strome, reports say he's expected to play tonight.
UPDATE
It's now confirmed for the Capitals: Logan Thompson is back in net, a major reinforcement, while Protas remains out.
More to come.
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