As the Canadiens players prepare for today’s practice in Brossard, two key players, Brendan Gallagher and David Savard, are notably missing due to treatment days.
Following the morning skate, the Canadiens will hold a press conference where updates on their health, particularly regarding Savard, are anticipated.
Savard practiced with the team yesterday in preparation for the upcoming game against the Columbus Blue Jackets and spoke to reporters afterward, indicating that everything was normal. However, unexpectedly, he did not play last night, and Jayden Struble took his place in the lineup.
It appears something occurred with Savard between the noon press conference and the 7:00 PM game. We hope both Savard and Gallagher can recover quickly, as they are crucial to the Canadiens’ success.
At 34, Savard has accumulated four points and a -5 rating over 17 games this season, with four penalty minutes. Meanwhile, 32-year-old Gallagher has scored seven goals in 18 games, making him the team’s second-highest scorer after Cole Caufield.
Both veterans are valuable players who could attract interest from across the NHL in the upcoming weeks, but they are vital to Montreal’s roster.
