The Montreal Canadiens have had their fair share of injuries this season and unfortunately, it seems that trend will continue on. The team announced that forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard will be sidelined from gameplay for four to six weeks due to an upper-body injury. However, the Canadiens will have some good news on the injury front as Joel Armia is expected to return against the Carolina Hurricanes after missing the last four games due to COVID-19 protocol. The Canadiens are set to face the Hurricanes in a crucial matchup, and fans will be eagerly anticipating Armia’s return.
Montreal Canadiens forward Rafaël Harvey-Pinard will be missing from the team’s lineup for their upcoming game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The young player participated in the team’s optional morning skate but will be resting to recover from mild injuries. Martin St. Louis, the Canadiens’ head coach, made this announcement post the morning skate session. Harvey-Pinard, who hails from Saguenay, Quebec, is a rookie at 24 years old and has played 32 games this season. He has achieved 14 goals and five assists in these games so far.
In March, Harvey-Pinard was awarded the Molson Cup – an award given to the most valuable player of the month. He earned this title with five goals in three games, one of which was his first career hat trick during an 8-2 game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Canadiens will also be happy to hear that forward Joel Armia will finally return after missing 19 games due to an injury. Armia has managed 11 points in his 37 games, with four goals and seven assists.
Samuel Montembeault will be starting in goal for the Canadiens when they host the Hurricanes. The game can be watched live on Sportsnet East or SN NOW from 7 p.m. ET onwards.
In conclusion, the Montreal Canadiens will have to continue their march towards the playoffs without forward, Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, who suffered an upper body injury during Wednesday’s game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. On a positive note, another Canadiens’ forward, Joel Armia, is set to make his return to the lineup against the Carolina Hurricanes. The Canadiens will surely miss Harvey-Pinard’s intensity and physicality, but with Armia’s offensive firepower back in the mix, they should be able to challenge their opponents on both ends of the ice. With just a few games left before the playoffs, the Canadiens will need all hands on deck to ensure a successful run in the postseason. Stay tuned for more updates on the Canadiens and their push for the Stanley Cup.
