A small scare in Brossard on Monday morning. Jake Evans did not finish Canadiens practice after contact with Nick Suzuki along the boards. The 30-year-old forward went down on one knee, grimacing, then headed to the dressing room and did not return.
Still being evaluated
According to RDS, Evans looked bothered in one leg after the contact with his captain. Coach Martin St-Louis said after practice that his player was still being evaluated by the team doctors. He said he was not worried, without confirming whether Evans will dress Tuesday against the Wild.
Evans has played all 17 Canadiens games this season. Defenceman Mike Matheson, still bothered by a lower-body injury, skated after his teammates. The Wild, at 12-3-4, visit the Bell Centre Tuesday at 7 p.m. Montreal is 8-0-2 in its last 10 games.
What it means for poolers
Evans is a depth centre, useful mostly in very deep pools. If you own him, wait for Tuesday's update before making a move. His absence would open minutes at centre without changing the Canadiens' line picture.
Sources
The details above come from the RDS report, relayed by All Montreal Hockey and Tri-Colore, with video from TVA Sports.