Updates from optional morning skate – Jan. 20
The good news, however, was accompanied by another injury announcement: forward Alexandre Texier will not face the Wild, as he’s currently day-to-day with a lower-body injury.
St-Louis also announced that Jakub Dobes will get the start on Tuesday, and that Jayden Struble will draw in for Arber Xhekaj on the backend.
The Canadiens held an optional morning skate at the Bell Centre in preparation for the game, although only a handful of players did not take part.
Here’s a look at the group that skated:
