The Canadiens have just announced surprise reinforcements coming to the lineup

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Elias Edmonson
February 18, 2024 (1:11 PM)

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Good news.

We can officially say "more scare than harm" in the case of the young defenseman Jordan Harris, who is already on his way to returning to Martin St-Louis' lineup. Appreciated reinforcement!

Harris was already a regular at today's practice live from Brossard:

"Jordan Harris practiced with his teammates, wearing a red jersey, suggesting he could receive contact. The 23-year-old defenseman also took part in the morning session (without contact, however), the day before."

- Montreal Canadiens

He's making rapid progress! With his imminent return to play, possibly as soon as the next game, Martin St-Louis will have a big decision to make with Arber Xhekaj. A situation to watch, then!

Harris, 23 years old, has accumulated six points in 31 games this season, with a differential of -5 and 16 penalty minutes.

Xhekaj, 23 years old, has accumulated five points in 24 games this season, with a differential of 0 and 58 penalty minutes.

Speaking of today's Habs practice, let's remember this:

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FEVRIER 18 \| 661 ANSWERS The Canadiens have just announced surprise reinforcements coming to the lineup Which one do you think should play the most games by the end of the season?
Xhekaj	447	67.6 %
Jordan Harris	44	6.7 %
Both of them	170	25.7 %
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