BREAKING: Major Reinforcement to Officially Join the Canadiens Today

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Elias Edmonson
March 1, 2024 (3:21 PM)

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Big last-minute development for the Montreal Canadiens!

It looks like Rafaël Harvey-Pinard will be added to Martin St-Louis' lineup much sooner than expected! He is on track to defy all odds!

He wasn't expected for several more weeks, but, this morning, he's practicing at 100% with his teammates, without any restrictions.

This is the very last step before returning to the game!

"Rafaël Harvey-Pinard, a full participant in the Canadiens' practice in Tampa Bay this morning." - Arpon Basu

Good news!

Harvey-Pinard IN / Brendan Gallagher OUT?

While RHP is on track to join the lineup, is Gallagher on his way out? See the CH announcement:

"Brendan Gallagher is not participating in today's practice (treatment day)." - Montreal Canadiens

"RHP is practicing with the team but does not have the green light to return to play. Injured in the third yesterday, Brendan Gallagher is not at practice" - Renaud Lavoie, TVA Sports

So, this is a situation to watch. We also have images thanks to the excellent Renaud Lavoie:

We are very happy for Rafaël!

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