Even though he took part in the Canadian’s full training Thursday morning, Patrik Laine will not accompany his team to Washington for Friday’s game against the Capitals.
Posted at 12:51 p.m.
Still bothered by “flu symptoms”, according to the team, the Finn has missed the last three meetings. He skated alone on Wednesday and trained on Thursday with the rest of the group, without participating in the rotations of the offensive lines. Thus, as during the last week, it was Michael Pezzetta who occupied a position on the wing of Kirby Dach replacing Laine.
The 26-year-old forward has been limited 13 games so far this season after suffering a serious knee injury that deprived him of the first two months of CH action. He had 10 points, including 8 goals.
-Also absent during the last three games due to an “upper body” injury, defender David Savard resumed his position to the right of Arber Xhekaj on Thursday morning, relegating Jayden Struble to reserve status. . However, the team has not yet confirmed whether the Quebecer will be on the trip to Washington.
The composition of the offensive trios and defensive duos was, moreover, identical to that of the last meetings. Goalkeeper Jakub Dobes will defend the Montreal net in the American capital. It is assumed that Samuel Montembeault will be on duty the next day, in Montreal, against the Dallas Stars.
