Major Development: Two Players to Return From Injury Sooner Than Expected

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Aaron Itovitch
January 5, 2024 (5:39 PM)

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Montreal Canadiens forward Rafael Harvey-Pinard

Photo credit: The Hockey News

Yesterday, another name was added to the Montreal Canadiens' long-term injury list with the announcement that Christian Dvorak's season is over.

Martin St-Louis' team has had to cope with a lineup of 11 forwards and 7 defensemen during the last three games, due to a lack of reinforcements up front.

However, there's some more positive news today, as we've learned that the return of Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Tanner Pearson is imminent.

"The Montreal Canadiens announce that Rafaël Harvey-Pinard and Tanner Pearson have both started skating and are considered to be on schedule in their rehabilitation from their respective injuries." - Priyanta Emrith

In fact, it was the second consecutive solo training session for both players, which is a significant development for the Canadiens.

With no games until Wednesday over the next week, it's not impossible that one, or even both, could be ready to get the green light by then.

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