Patrik Laine's Absence Yesterday: Canadiens Make Two New Announcements Ahead Of Tonight's Game
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Martin St-Louis is expected to confirm his lineup during a press conference in the next few minutes, but it is absolutely anticipated that Laine and Matheson will be in tonight's game.
Patrik Laine and Mike Matheson back on the ice for this morning's practice
The Canadiens had announced that Matheson and Laine would be on the ice this morning, and now it's confirmed:
Nothing to report from the Canadiens' morning skate at the Bell Centre ahead of tonight's game against the Penguins. Absent yesterday for treatments, Mike Matheson and Patrik Laine are present.
-Anthony Marcotte
Absent yesterday due to treatments, Patrik Laine and Mike Matheson are on the ice this morning.
-Anthony Martineau
Patrik Laine, 26 years old, has 4 points in 4 games this season, including three goals.
Mike Matheson, 30 years old, has 15 points in 26 games this season, including two goals.
These are two obviously very important players for Martin St-Louis right now.
In Laine's case, it's worth noting that he has just recovered from a serious knee injury, so it's no surprise to see some workload management in his case.
However, in Matheson's case, it seems he's dealing with something minor, but it doesn't stop him from playing-and playing at a very interesting level.
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