Martin St-Louis scratches two Canadiens regulars ahead of must-win Game 5 in Carolina
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We have an update regarding the Montreal Canadiens’ lineup.
The two forwards will not be in uniform tonight at PNC Arena for the crucial Game 5 between the Montreal Canadiens and the Carolina Hurricanes, barring a major surprise.
Martin St-Louis is sticking with his decision despite all the media pressure from the past few days.
Laine, Fowler and Montembeault are the usual names, but when it comes to Kapanen and Gallagher, this gives us some very interesting information.
That gives us the full picture of the players sitting out for this potential elimination game.
Brendan Gallagher may have already played his final playoff game with the Canadiens
He could now finish his playoff career (and/or his time in Montreal) without getting one final opportunity.
Several recent rumours suggested that Gallagher would play his very last game with the Canadiens at some point during this playoff run.
But Martin St-Louis has clearly chosen not to go in that direction for this potential elimination game.
The issue is that the veteran probably deserves a better ending to his story with the Canadiens.
He works hard in practice. He stays ready if his name is called.
And he still talks with his teammates as if he were an integral part of the team.
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