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Jake Evans leaves Canadiens practice early, status for Tuesday uncertain

In short

Jake Evans left Canadiens practice Monday after hurting a leg in contact with Nick Suzuki. He is still being evaluated and his status for Tuesday against the Wild is uncertain.

Jake Evans left Canadiens practice Monday after contact with Nick Suzuki. His status for Tuesday against the Wild is uncertain.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Will Jake Evans play Tuesday against the Wild?

It is not known yet. He is still being evaluated and the team has confirmed nothing.

How did Evans get hurt?

In a battle along the boards with Nick Suzuki at practice. He went down on one knee and left the ice grimacing.

Who would replace him at centre?

Nobody has been named. The Canadiens will give an update before Tuesday's game.

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