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Jake Evans ruled out of today's practice after hit by Tom Wilson, with official update still pending
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We once again have bad news to share with you, and it comes directly from the Montreal Canadiens organization.
Following the hit he received from the rugged Tom Wilson, Jake Evans is absent this morning and is not able to participate in today's practice.
It really looks like Martin St-Louis has just lost the services of another centerman!
There are starting to be several injuries, and several developments in a short amount of time for the Habs.
Another piece of bad news for Martin St-Louis and the Montreal Canadiens
See the official statement from the Habs on the matter.
It doesn't look good when it takes this long and when the player misses practice the day after the game.
"The Montreal Canadiens announce that Jake Evans will be missing practice today with a therapy day.
No new information on his health status at this time."
- Marco D'Amico
No new information on his health status at this time."
- Marco D'Amico
We will monitor this situation closely for you.
By the way, speaking of Tom Wilson's hit on Jake Evans, which is exactly what led to his absence today:
The National Hockey League has already decided not to hand Tom Wilson any discipline.
Jake Evans, 29 years old, is a 6-foot, 190-pound forward who has accumulated 134 points in 370 career NHL games, including 6 points in 20 games this season.
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