It should be noted that the 24-year-old forward suffered a lower body injury on November 2nd following a violent check in a game against the Arizona Coyotes. At that time, the injury was described as "day to day," and he missed the following three games.
The Saguenay native then made a return to play against the Boston Bruins, and also faced the Vancouver Canucks and the Calgary Flames. Unfortunately, he seemed clearly hampered by a physical issue, as he was unable to play in the last two games of the week.
We can only hope that RHP has not worsened his injury and that he will be able to return to play soon. Although his offensive contribution is not as significant as last season, his constant intensity and reliability in defensive territory make him a crucial player in Martin St-Louis' lineup.
