What Happened
Montreal Canadiens forward Ivan Demidov was absent from Monday's practice session. According to the team, the missed practice was for a scheduled therapy day following a busy beginning to the regular season. Demidov has appeared in both of Montreal's games so far, collecting two points. When questioned about Demidov's status for Tuesday's home opener against the Carolina Hurricanes, head coach Martin St. Louis stated, It's a therapy day today, we'll see. Meanwhile, teammates Alexandre Carrier, Oliver Kapanen, and Kaiden Guhle all participated in the practice. Carrier returned to the ice after exiting Saturday's game against the Pittsburgh Penguins due to a hard collision with the boards. Kapanen and Guhle continue to progress through their respective lower-body and adductor rehab programs.
Key Details
- Ivan Demidov sat out Monday with a therapy day.
- Coach Martin St. Louis did not confirm Demidov's status for Tuesday.
- Alexandre Carrier returned to practice after exiting Saturday's game.
- Oliver Kapanen and Kaiden Guhle practiced as they recover from injuries.
What's Next
The Canadiens host the Carolina Hurricanes on Tuesday in their upcoming home game.